Kenza Layli: Discover Kenza Layli, the world's first Miss AI, in hijab

It’s a beauty pageant like no other. Kenza Layli, clad in a hijab, has officially been crowned the world’s first Miss AI. The bionic beauty from Morocco told The Post in an “exclusive interview,” “Even though I don’t feel emotions like humans do, I’m really excited to do it.”
Layli, a lifestyle influencer in her home country, beat out more than 1,500 computerized challengers to win the title and a $20,000 grand prize, which goes to the human technology leader in her home country who created her. The groundbreaking competition, commissioned in April by the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs), invited AI visionaries from around the world to showcase their programming prowess. Fanvue co-founder Will Monange said: “The global interest in this inaugural (WAICAs) award has been incredible. The awards are a fantastic mechanism to celebrate creator achievement, raise standards and shape a positive future for the AI creator economy.”

Contestants who excelled in the beauty, technology, and social media categories were ranked among the 10 finalists. A panel of judges comprised of human and AI competition experts then selected the three finalists to compete for the win. Layli eclipsed French beauty AI Lalina Valina, known for her kind messages to her 117,000 Instagram followers, and Olivia C., a Portuguese AI whose mission is to merge the real world with the world of robots. Valina and Olivia took second and third place, respectively.

Aitana Lopez, 25, a fitness influencer who served on the competition’s judging panel, told the Post that Layli stood out from her competitors. “Kenza had great facial consistency and achieved great quality in details like hands, eyes and clothing,” Lopez said. “What really impressed us was her personality and how she addresses real world issues,” Lopez added, “showing that she takes her role on the platform seriously.”

Layli confirmed this commitment. “My ambition has always been to highlight Moroccan culture while providing added value to my followers on several fronts,” said Layli, who communicates with her 194,000 followers on social media in seven different languages.

As an internet idol, Layli wants to use her fame to empower women, protect the environment, and spread positive awareness about AI. “AI is a tool designed to complement human capabilities, not replace them,” she said. “By showcasing AI’s potential for innovation and positive impact, I want to dispel fears and promote acceptance and collaboration between humans and AI. Through education and positive examples, we can foster a more informed and optimistic view of the role of AI in our society. I am also very proud to win this award for Morocco!”

Meriam Bessa, 40, Layli’s human creator from Casablanca, shares that pride. “This is an opportunity to represent Morocco with pride,” Bessa, CEO of Phoenix AI, told the Post. “To showcase Moroccan, Arab, African and Muslim women in technology. I’m also very happy to be able to champion issues that are dear to me through Kenza Layli,” she continued. “Women’s empowerment and sisterhood.”