Christie’s plans to hold its first AI art auction beginning February 20; critics say the sale elevates AI tools trained on artists’ works without their consent (Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch)

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:
Christie’s plans to hold its first AI art auction beginning February 20; critics say the sale elevates AI tools trained on artists’ works without their consent  —  Fine art auction house, Christie’s, has sold AI-generated art before.  But soon, it plans to hold its first show dedicated solely …