Moroccan AI influencer Kenza Layli has claimed victory in the world's first-ever AI beauty pageant. «While I don't feel emotions like humans do, I'm genuinely excited about it», said the Hijabi Instagrammer in an interview with New York Post on Monday. The lifestyle influencer secured the $20,000 grand prize for her human creator, winning over 1,500 computerized challengers. This beauty pageant is part of the inaugural World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs), in partnership with the creator content website Fanvue. «The global interest in this first award from WAICAs has been incredible», Fanvue co-founder Will Monange told The Post. «The awards are a fantastic mechanism to celebrate creator achievements, raise standards, and shape a positive future for the AI Creator economy». Layli triumphed over Lalina Valina, a French AI influencer with over 117,000 Instagram followers, and Olivia C., a Portuguese globetrotter. «Kenza had great facial consistency and achieved high quality in details like hands, eyes, and clothing», said Aitana Lopez, 25, an imaginary influencer focused on fitness and one of the judges of the AI beauty pageant. «My ambition has always been to proudly showcase Moroccan culture while consistently offering additional value to my followers across multiple fronts», said Layli, who boasts over 194,000 social media subscribers. «AI is a tool designed to complement human capabilities, not replace them», Layli continued. «By showcasing AI's potential for innovation and positive impact, I aim to dispel fears and promote acceptance and collaboration between humans and AI. Through education and positive examples, we can foster a more informed and optimistic view of AI's role in our society. I am also very proud to win this award for Morocco!» Layli's human creator, Casablanca-based Meriam Bessa, 40, expressed her pride: «This is an opportunity to represent Morocco with pride», Bessa, CEO of Phoenix AI, told The Post. «To highlight Moroccan, Arab, African, and Muslim women in the field of technology».
