A.I. Chatbot Helps a $100 Thrift Store Painting Sell for Over $250,000
NYT > Business·June 10, 2026
A woman purchased a painting at a thrift store for $100 decades ago, and her son recently used Google's A.I. chatbot Gemini to research its origins. Gemini provided information that suggested the painting could be a valuable work of art, sparking further investigation. The painting was eventually sold at auction for over $250,000, a staggering return on the initial investment. The A.I. chatbot's insights played a crucial role in uncovering the painting's true value and facilitating its lucrative sale.
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