Miss AI Makes History
Kenza Layli, a hijab-wearing AI model from Morocco, has been crowned the world’s first-ever Miss AI.
The groundbreaking pageant
Layli, a lifestyle influencer in Morocco, outshone over 1,500 competitors to win the title and a $20,000 prize for her creator. The contest was organized by the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs), showcasing artificial intelligence visionaries globally.
“The global interest in this first award has been incredible,” said Fanvue co-founder Will Monange. “The awards celebrate creator achievements, raise standards, and shape a positive future for the AI Creator economy.”
“While I don’t feel emotions like humans do,” Layli revealed in an interview, “I’m genuinely excited about it.”
Judging criteria and competitors
The competition evaluated contestants in beauty, technology, and social media presence. A panel of human and AI judges selected the top 10 finalists, then the top three, who competed for the win. Layli triumphed over Lalina Valina, a French Instagram star, and Olivia C., a Portuguese AI globetrotter.
“Kenza had great facial consistency and achieved high quality in details like hands, eyes, and clothing,” said Aitana Lopez, an imaginary fitness influencer who judged the event. “Her personality and engagement with real-world issues impressed us the most.”
Layli’s mission and impact
Layli aims to showcase Moroccan culture and engage with her 194,000 social media followers in seven languages. She vows to empower women, protect the environment, and promote positive robot awareness. “AI is a tool designed to complement human capabilities, not replace them,” she said.
Layli’s creator, Meriam Bessa, CEO of Phoenix AI, expressed pride in representing Morocco. “This is an opportunity to highlight Moroccan, Arab, African, and Muslim women in technology,” Bessa said. “I am also very happy to stand for women empowerment and sisterhood through Kenza Layli.”