Humanoid artist Ai-Da unveils AI portrait of King Charles at UN

Humanoid robot artist Ai-Da unveiled an AI-generated oil portrait of King Charles III titled “Algorithm King” at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva during the AI for Good Global Summit. Ai-Da, described as the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, creates artwork by capturing visual data through high-resolution cameras, processing it with AI algorithms, and painting on canvas using a robotic arm. The portrait follows a previous royal-themed piece, “Algorithm Queen,” depicting Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee. Both works aim to explore AI’s evolving role in art and society, highlighting the intersection of tradition and innovation. The project’s creator, gallerist Aidan Meller, emphasized that the portrait of King Charles was chosen due to his interest in the arts and environmental issues, symbolizing a balance between heritage and modernity. Ai-Da’s presence at the summit was part of a broader initiative to examine AI’s applications across healthcare, education, the environment, and the arts. While Ai-D