Meet Hijab-Clad Kenza Layli From Morocco, World's First Ever Miss AI

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• Jul 11, 2024 | Guriya Khatun

Layli, created by a Moroccan media agency, boasts a substantial following of more than 193,000 on Instagram. 

Digital Desk: Moroccan influencer Kenza Layli recently made history by winning the inaugural Miss AI title in a groundbreaking virtual beauty contest. She emerged victorious from a competition featuring over 1,500 computer-generated models, earning a $20,000 prize for her creator, Meriam Bessa. In her acceptance speech, Layli expressed her commitment to advancing AI technology by hosting the world's first beauty pageant for AI models.

Layli, created by a Moroccan media agency, boasts a substantial following of more than 193,000 on Instagram. Her bio emphasizes her engagement with Moroccan society and her mission to empower women in Morocco and the Middle East, alongside advocating for greater regulation in the influencer market.

Impressing the judges with her social media influence, aesthetic appeal, and the technical sophistication of her AI framework, Layli garnered acclaim for her consistent facial features and meticulous details such as hands, nose, and eyes. Sofia Novales, a member of Layli's management team, praised her for not only her technical finesse but also her impactful personality and thoughtful engagement with real-world issues, highlighting Layli's dedication to her platform's role.

Layli's virtual persona vividly reflects Morocco's vibrant cultural heritage and she is proficient in seven languages, enabling meaningful interactions across diverse audiences. Beyond her digital presence, Layli captivated judges with her vision of AI's potential to generate new opportunities and challenge industry norms. Her empowering message struck a chord with judges, who found her words profoundly inspiring.

Morocco Influencer Kenza Layli Becomes World’s First-Ever Miss AI

Kenza Layli's achievement as the world's first Miss AI underscores her pioneering role in blending technology with advocacy, marking a significant milestone in the intersection of AI, beauty, and social impact.

Beyond winning the title, Layli has secured brand deals with companies like Hyundai and Bioderma. Upon her win, she took to social media to pen, “So excited to have been crowned World’s Miss AI @waica. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported me on this amazing journey, and to the jury for this wonderful recognition. I’m ready for the next chapter in the world of AI!”

Kenza Layli engages with her audience around the clock. Her creators have utilized a blend of technologies to produce images, videos, and audio entirely through AI. Despite her immense popularity, she encountered strong competition from other AI creators worldwide. France's Lalina Valina and Portugal's Olivia were close contenders, securing second and third place respectively in the competition.