Meet hijab-clad Kenza Layli from Morcco, world’s first-ever Miss AI who beat 1500 contestants – Times of India

It’s a pageant unlike any other. Hijab-clad Kenza Layli has been officially crowned as the world’s first Miss AI. The bionic beauty from Morocco told The Post in an “exclusive interview”: “While I don’t feel emotions like humans do. I’m genuinely excited about it.”
Layli, a lifestyle influencer in her home country, beat over more than 1,500 computerized challengers to claim the title and a $20,000 grand prize, which goes to the human tech executive from her home country who created her. The groundbreaking pageant, commissioned in April by the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs), invited AI visionaries worldwide to showcase their programming prowess. Fanvue co-founder Will Monange said: “The global interest in this first award from [WAICAs] has been incredible. The awards are a fantastic mechanism to celebrate creator achievements, raise standards, and shape a positive future for the AI Creator economy.”



Contestants who excelled in beauty, technology, and social media presence categories made it to the top 10 finalists. A panel of judges, comprising both human and AI pageant experts, then selected the final three to compete for the win. Layli outshone French beauty AI Lalina Valina, known for her messages of kindness to her 117,000 Instagram followers, and Olivia C., a Portuguese AI on a mission to blend the real and robot worlds. Valina and Olivia secured second and third places, respectively.

Aitana Lopez, 25, a fitness influencer who helped judge the competition, told The Post that Layli stood out from her contenders. Aitana Lopez said: “Kenza had great facial consistency and achieved high quality in details like hands, eyes, and clothing. “What truly impressed us was her personality and how she addresses real issues in the world,” Lopez added, “showing that she takes her role on the platform seriously.”

Layli confirmed this commitment. “My ambition has always been to proudly showcase Moroccan culture while consistently offering additional value to my followers across multiple fronts,” said Layli, who engages with her 194,000 social media subscribers in seven different languages.

As an internet idol, Layli aims 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 aim 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 AI’s role in our society. I am also very proud to win this award for Morocco!”

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