An AI-generated beauty queen beat out over 1,000 other contestants to win a $13,000 prize.
Moroccan computer-generated influencer Kenza Leyli has been crowned the world’s first Miss AI.
The prize consists of $5,000 in cash, support on the world’s largest AI creator platform, and a dedicated publicist, totalling a contract worth $13,000.
Leili shot to fame after impressing a panel of judges that included AI-generated influencers Emily Pellegrini and Aitana Lopez.
Of course, Reilly also had to win the respect of the public: pageant historian Sally Ann Fawcett and marketing guru Andrew Brock also served as judges.
Contestants were judged based on the beauty of their work, its impact on social media, and their use of AI tools in creating their work.
Sofia Novales, a member of Lopez’s management team, said Leili “stood out” among hundreds of other competitors.
“Her face is incredibly consistent and we achieved high quality detail in the hands, eyes and clothing,” Novales explained in a statement to the US Sun.
“What really impressed us is her character and the way she tackles real issues in the world and how seriously she takes her role on her platform.”
Before winning the award, Leili had already amassed more than 130,000 followers on Instagram and secured deals with brands such as Hyundai and Bioderma.
But she had to compete against 1,499 other creators. crown.
Entries poured in from all over the world, with creators from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas competing for first place.
Two strong competitors, Larina Varina of France and Olivia C of Portugal, fell just short, finishing in second and third place respectively.
Leili gave a computer-generated speech when she accepted the honour.
“Being selected as Miss AI has made me even more motivated to continue working towards the development of AI technology,” she said.
“AI is more than just a tool. It is a transformative force that can disrupt industries, challenge conventional wisdom and create opportunities where none existed before.”
The message seemed to get through to the judges.
Ms Fawcett, who has been a Miss Great Britain judge for the past 10 years, said Ms Reilly’s words were the most “positive and empowering” she had ever heard.
Layli is the brainchild of Meriam Bessa of Moroccan media agency L’Atelier Digital & AI.
The influencer interacts with her fans 24/7 on Instagram and also speaks seven languages.
“Going forward, I will strive to promote diversity and inclusion in the field so that everyone has a place in technological advancement,” she said.
Miss AI is the inaugural competition of the World AI Creator Awards (WAICA), organized by content creator platform Fanvue.
talk Sun In April, Fanvue co-founder William Monange said he envisions WAICA as “the Oscars of the AI creator economy.”
“We are seeing a surge in AI creators entering this space, and with the help of our platform, they are growing their fan base and monetizing their content,” he continued.
“Miss AI recognises the talent and skills that contribute to raising standards within the industry.”
What are the arguments against AI?
Artificial intelligence is a highly contentious issue, and it seems like everyone takes a position on it. Below are some common arguments against artificial intelligence:
Job loss – Some industry experts argue that AI will create new niches in the job market, and as some roles disappear, others will emerge. However, many artists and writers argue that this is ethical, as generative AI tools are trained on their work and would not work otherwise.
Ethics – When AI is trained on datasets, much of the content is taken from the internet, most often, if not exclusively, without notifying the owners of the work being taken.
Privacy – Content from personal social media accounts can be fed into and train language models. This is a growing concern as Meta launches its AI assistant on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. There are also legal issues with this. In 2016, the EU passed legislation to protect personal data, and similar legislation is expected to be enacted in the US.
Misinformation – Because AI tools get information from the internet, they can take it out of context or fall into hallucinations that lead to answers that don’t make sense. Tools like Bing’s Copilot and Google’s generative AI in search are always at risk of serving up misinformation. Some critics argue that this could have deadly effects, such as AI prescribing false health information.
In addition to pushing boundaries, Block believes the interest in AI creators presents a marketing opportunity.
“The global recognition of the award has brought AI creators into the mainstream for the first time,” he explained.
“This means the door is now wide open for Kenza and the other finalists to secure a commercial deal.”
Block cited creating custom outfits for awards ceremonies as an example of how brands can get involved. future partnership.
“AI-generated personas are already having a major impact on advertising, PR and branding,” he said.
“Just this week, my fellow judge Aitana appeared in a billboard in New York’s Times Square, and I think it won’t be long before we see others like Kenza doing the same.”