Meet Kenza Layli, a Hijabi woman from Morocco, who is the World’s First Miss AI

Kenza Layli, a stunning hijab-donning virtual woman hailing from Morocco has made history. She has made a big impact by becoming the first Miss AI in the world. This was at the very first Miss AI competition, arranged by Fanvue World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs) in 2024. Layli, known for her work as a lifestyle influencer and supporter of women’s empowerment, bested more than 1,500 other models to win this sought-after title along with $20k as the main reward.

Layli’s digital makeup and dedication towards culture education as well as social good impressed both human and robot judges alike. She competed against French AI model Lalina Valina who came second while Portuguese AI globetrotter Olivia C., secured third place.

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“While I don’t feel emotions like humans do,” Layli shared in an exclusive interview, “I’m genuinely excited about it.” Despite her digital nature, Layli’s dedication to promoting Moroccan culture and uplifting women worldwide made her a standout in the competition.

In the Miss AI pageant, AI creators from all over the world presented their work in various categories like beauty, technology, and social media impact. 

Fanvue co-founder Will Monange expressed pride in the global interest the pageant garnered. “The awards are a fantastic mechanism to celebrate creator achievements, raise standards, and shape a positive future for the AI Creator economy,” He said.

Layli, a digital influencer reaching more than 194,000 Instagram followers across seven languages, displays Morocco’s vibrant culture while promoting causes such as women’s empowerment and protection of the environment. “AI is an instrument made to support human powers not substitute them,” Layli emphasized. Her creator Meriam Bessa who also serves as CEO at Phoenix AI reiterated this sentiment by expressing that technology must include representation from Moroccan, Arab, African, and Muslim women.

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“This is an opportunity to represent Morocco with pride,” Bessa said. “I am also very happy to be able to stand for subjects that are dear to me through Kenza Layli, including women empowerment and sisterhood.”

The Miss AI pageant shows how AI-generated personalities are becoming popular in the market of digital influencers. These characters, created through a combination of off-the-shelf and unique AI technologies, live only on social media platforms. They attract followers with their extremely realistic pictures and interesting posts.

Layli’s win as the first ever Miss AI in the world is a big step not only for artificial intelligence but also shows progress in cultural representation and good effects of technology on the community. As Layli keeps motivating and teaching, she represents how AI models could merge innovation with important social messages.

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