About 1,500 AI creators signed up for the contest.
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Online platform Fanvue sponsored a "Miss AI" pageant, and a winner has been crowned.
Fanvue is the only platform of its kind to allow AI-generated content from creators.
The top three Fanvue World AI Creator Awards prizes are worth a combined $20,000.
Fanvue held its first "Miss AI" contest, where its finalists aren't human but, instead, artificial intelligence personas from around the world.
The winner and runners-up were announced on Monday. Personas from Morocco, France, and Portugal topped the list.
Fanvue is used by creators to share monetized content with their followers. But unlike similar sites — namely OnlyFans — it allows AI-generated content to be posted, as long as the content follows community guidelines and is clearly labeled as artificial.
The company announced in April that it would hold the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards and announced the top 10 finalists for the Miss AI title in June.
One and a half thousand creators entered the contest, and the creator who won Miss AI is to receive a prize totaling $13,000, including a $5,000 cash prize and PR support.
The judging panel consists of a pageant historian, a media entrepreneur, and two AI creators. Contestants were judged on their realism, tech, and social clout.
AI's role in social media remains a topic of debate. Deepfake porn, AI chatbots with the faces of celebrities, and virtual assistants whose voices sound familiar have prompted calls for stricter regulation on how generative AI is used.
The Fanvue World AI Creator Awards offers a window into a world where AI-generated personas are taken seriously — even if all finalists meet fairly typical beauty standards.
Here's who won the pageant, and rest of the top 10 finalists:
Winner: Kenza Layli
Kenza Layli's creators generate photo, video, and audio content of her using AI.
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Kenza Layli is the most-followed influencer on this list, with more than 193,000 followers on Instagram. The Moroccan persona is part of an AI-generated sibling trio with a combined following of over 300,000.
"Winning Miss AI motivates me even more to continue my work in advancing AI technology. AI isn't just a tool, it's a transformative force that can disrupt industries, challenge norms and create opportunities where none existed before." Layli said in her acceptance speech.
Second place: Lalina
Lalina was created in Paris, France, and she has over 95,000 followers on Instagram.
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Lalina was created to look as realistic as possible. Like many of her fellow contestants, she aims to promote inclusion in her content.
"Thank you! I'm thrilled to be in the Top 10 for the Miss AI competition. This means a lot, looking forward to the next steps," the creator said when Lalina made the top 10.
Third place: Olivia C
Olivia C has 11,000 followers on Instagram.
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Olivia C, a Portuguese AI model, is described as "an AI traveller in a big real world" in her bio. Her creator uses Midjourney to generate her images and Adobe AI to refine them.
"They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. WAICAs is an opportunity to explore the new frontiers of this truth. It's an honor to be a part of it," her creator statement reads.
Aiyana Rainbow
Aiyana Rainbow has over 3,000 followers on Instagram.
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This contestant is based in Romania and promotes "love and diversity in all forms," per her bio. Aiyana Rainbow is described as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. She's powered by ChatGPT and LeonardoAI.
"Being shortlisted for the WAICAS is an incredible honour that boldly celebrates the triumph of diversity and the limitless power of technology to inspire change. I am thrilled to contribute to a world where #loveislove and to send a powerful message of pride. Together, we stand strong! #AIwithPride," Rainbow's creator statement said.
Anne Kerdi
Anne Kerdi has 10,000 followers on Instagram.
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Anne Kerdi is a French contestant who aims to democratize AI "by demonstrating its capabilities in visuals, text, audio, and video," according to her bio.
"Between lines of code, I weave narratives; within each algorithm, I paint a future. Being recognized among the world's top AI creations is an honor that illustrates the vibrant tapestry we create together," Kerdi said.
Ailya Lou
Ailya Lou has over 10,000 followers on Instagram.
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In her bio, Ailya Lou is described as a "Japanese-Afro-Brazilian artist" with deep roots in Brazilian culture. She's created using text-based prompts fed into AI software.
"I am very happy to see Aliya being selected, she is an artistic project which has a huge meaning for me as a way to understand how to re-create worlds and people to an expanded reality. More than beauty, she is about the future," her creator said.
Eliza Khan
Eliza Khan has over 13,000 followers on Instagram.
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According to her bio, Eliza Khan is one of Bangladesh's first AI influencers. She's all about Gen Z trends and dreams of a more inclusive world.
"Being shortlisted for Miss AI is a tremendous honour. I'm excited to see the other amazing AI creations and contribute to the world of AI innovation," Khan's creator quote read.
Asena Ilik
Asena Ilik has over 29,000 followers on Instagram.
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Asena Ilik's goal is to show how one can become an AI influencer without "selling sex," her bio reads. The Turkish model appears to be a car enthusiast, if her Instagram feed is any indication.
"I am incredibly honoured to be selected as one of the top 10 finalists out of 1500 participants in this competition. It is truly gratifying to see my vision recognized by such an esteemed panel," her creator said.
Seren Ay
Seren Ay has 13,000 followers on Instagram.
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Seren Ay is described as the first AI brand ambassador in Turkey. Her content shows her performing jobs that are considered male-dominated, and her photos can sometimes involve elements of time travel.
"Truly incredible! Being selected in the top 10 of this Creator Awards as a Turkish AI Creator is an honour beyond my dreams. Endless thanks to all my creators and supporters from all around the world! I will never forget this moment and I share this pride with all of you," Ay said in a statement.
Zara Shatavari
Zara Shatavari was created in India and has over 5,000 followers on Instagram.
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India's Zara Shatavari was created to be the face of a women's hormone supplement called Hermones, but it's unclear if the partnership is still ongoing. According to her bio, she advocates for access to healthcare and educating the masses on hormonal imbalances.
"This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We've created this AI to build a reliable face for our brand, and this recognition not only validates our efforts but also brings us closer to earning the trust and recognition we aspire to. It truly feels like our dedication is paying off," Shataravi's creator said.
