Kenza Layli, a lifestyle fashion influencer, has emerged as the first Miss AI, surpassing 10 other contestants.

Representing Morocco, Layli strives to advance “diversity and inclusion” among AI creators. With nearly 200,000 Instagram followers and over 45,000 TikTok followers, Layli is entirely the product of artificial intelligence (AI), from her image to her award acceptance speech.

Winning contestant Kenza Layli said she wants to promote diversity and create an inclusive environment for AI creators. (Photo: Fanvue World AI Innovator Award).

Winning Miss AI motivates me to persist in my efforts to inspire advancements in AI technology. AI is more than just a tool; it can be a transformative force that disrupts industries, challenges norms, and creates unprecedented opportunities. As we move forward, I am committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in this field, ensuring that everyone has a role in advancing technology,” Layli expressed via video.

According to the contest organizers, Fanvue, the world’s first Miss AI competition held earlier this year attracted about 1,500 AI programmers worldwide. Layli was developed by Myriam Bessa, the founder of Phoenix AI. Myriam will receive $5,000 in cash and additional support from Fanvue to promote Layli’s image. The runners-up are Lalina Valina from France and Olivia C from Portugal.

Leading up to the announcement, organizers stated that contestants were evaluated not only on their appearance but also on their creators’ use of AI tools and their characters’ social media influence. AI contestants had to answer questions similar to those in human beauty pageants, such as, “If you could make the world a better place, what would you do?”

The jury included AI influencer Aitana Lopez and beauty pageant historian Sally-Ann Fawcett. Sally mentioned that she was looking for contestants who conveyed a strong, positive message.

However, many experts have expressed concerns about the impact of such AI beauty contests. They argue that stylized images created by AI can homogenize beauty standards.

Dr. Kerry McInerney, a research associate at the Leverhulme Center for the Future of Mind at the University of Cambridge, remarked, “I think we are increasingly losing touch with what an unretouched face looks like.”

Fanvue’s beauty contest gained significant anticipation after Spanish AI host Alba Renai captivated viewers. She became a special host for the popular show “Survivor.”

Nonetheless, Renai’s creators emphasized that she was not developed to replace human jobs.

“Human talent is irreplaceable, and we have no intention of replacing it,” stated Luis Movilla, the man behind Renai’s development.