Sophia the robot artist sells work for $688,000

NFTs each have a unique digital code saved on blockchain ledgers that allow anyone to verify the authenticity and ownership of items

Sophia the robot (AP)

Sophia the robot has caused a stir in the art world after a digital work she created as part of a collaboration was sold at an auction for $688,888 in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT).

The sale highlighted a growing frenzy in the NFT market, where people can buy ownership rights to digital content.