To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser that supports HTML5video Kenza Layli has been announced as the world’s first Miss AI. The controversial cyber pageant was unveiled in April, receiving global attention as the first award to recognise AI creators around the world – while also drawing criticism for judging women, even fake ones, on their looks. Despite being dubbed as ‘futuristic’, by the judges, the contest has been criticised for reinforcing toxic gendered beauty norms and amplifying them through an unrealistic lens.
However, the competition offered a total prize package worth more than $20,000 (£16,000), with the winner taking home the top prize of $5,000, plus an ‘imagine creator mentorship programme’ worth $3,000. Now, a month after the top 10 short list was announced , Kenza Layli has been crowned the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs) world’s first Miss AI. Lalina Valina ( France ) and Olivia C ( Portugal ), who came in second and third place, respectively.
Around 1,500 AI creators entered the awards, from territories including America, Africa, South America, India, Japan, China, South Korea, and Europe. Kenza accepted her award with an AI-generated speech where she thanked her fellow contestants, reaffirmed her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity – and her belief in AI helping improve lives. She has amassed 138,000 followers on Instagram and has worked with global brands including Hyun.
