Blake speaks with Simon Hudson, operator and co-lead of Botto DAO. Botto is an autonomous artist which has sold over $5 million worth of its 1 of 1 NFT artworks. It also has a solo show (October 19th-23rd) and auction (October 17-24) at Sotheby’s this week!

In a future where creativity is automated, where is a human's place in it? Blake and Simon discuss this question and how Botto attempts to answer it.

The convo revolves around how AI, art and crypto intersect, as Botto represents (in Blake’s opinion) the best of how art can and is used as a tool to engage, teach and familiarize people with innovation and emerging technology.

Throughout the discussion, Simon outlines the long history of automating intelligence, asks who decides and defines what (good) art is and highlights how Botto demonstrates what is truly possible when combining DAOs with AI governance.

This is an essential listen for anyone wanting to learn about how AI will (and does) impact creativity and creative industries.

Botto’s X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject

Botto’s Website: https://botto.com/

Simon’s X: https://twitter.com/hudsonsims

Botto’s Auction Details at Sotheby’s: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/exorbitant-stage-botto-a-decentralized-ai-artist-NFN104?s=details&locale=en

Blake’s X: https://twitter.com/blakefinucane

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