Kenza Layli, a fashion lifestyle influencer, has triumphed over ten competitors to become the first AI Beauty Queen.
Entering the competition, the AI beauty from Morocco aims to bring “diversity and inclusion” to AI creators. With nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram and over 45,000 on TikTok, Layli is entirely a product of artificial intelligence (AI), from her image creation to her standard acceptance speech.
The winning contestant Kenza Layli stated that she wants to promote diversity and create an inclusive environment for AI creators. (Photo: Fanvue World AI Creator Awards).
“Winning the title of AI Beauty Queen motivates me to continue inspiring innovation in AI technology. AI is not 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 fostering diversity and inclusivity in this field, ensuring that everyone has a place in advancing technology,” Layli expressed in a video.
According to the Fanvue organizers, the world’s first AI Beauty Pageant, held earlier this year, attracted around 1,500 AI programmers from around the globe. Layli was created by Myriam Bessa, founder of Phoenix AI. Myriam will receive $5,000 in cash and additional support tools from Fanvue to enhance Layli’s image. The runner-up was AI beauty Lalina Valina from France, and Olivia C from Portugal.
Before announcing the winner this week, the organizers stated that contestants were judged not only on their appearance but also on their use of AI tools and their social media influence. AI contestants had to answer questions similar to those in a traditional beauty pageant, such as “If you could make the world a better place, what would you do?”
The judging panel included AI influencer Aitana Lopez and beauty pageant historian Sally-Ann Fawcett. Sally mentioned that she was looking for contestants who brought a strong, positive message.
However, amidst the hype surrounding an AI beauty competition, many experts have expressed concerns about the implications of such a contest. Experts argue that stylized images generated by AI may homogenize beauty standards.
Dr. Kerry McInerney, a research associate at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, shared: “I think we are increasingly disconnected from what unedited faces look like.”
The Fanvue beauty pageant gained anticipation after Spanish AI host Alba Renai created a buzz among viewers. She became the special host for the popular show “Survivor.”
However, the creators of Renai emphasized that this AI host was not created to take anyone’s job.
“Human talent is irreplaceable, and we have no intention of doing so,” asserted Luis Movilla, who is responsible for Renai’s development.
