My Word - Spring 2025

This issue delves into two key areas: the EU import restrictions effective June 28th, and Christies' intriguing African and Oceanic sales in mid-June. We also explore the evolving role of auction houses in the digital age, a perfect complement to updating the appraisal and authentication business to better assist you. An AI expert suggests partnering with AI rather than simply using it, a concept that takes on new urgency as "deep fake" videos and cloning capabilities become more prevalent. While Elon Musk posits an 80% chance of AI being beneficial versus 20% disastrous, this outlook seems overly optimistic without robust safeguards. Nevertheless, the daily potential for new discoveries is incredibly exciting. Musk further predicts AI will significantly impact every American's life by the end of 2026, a more plausible forecast than his 80-20 assessment.