WITH their flawless features and enviable curves, these beauty queens almost make Miss World contestants look plain.
But under closer inspection you may notice that they share a common trait — not one of them is real.
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Welcome to Miss AI, the globe’s first pageant for stunning digital divas, where pixel-perfect looks can be the key to the coveted crown.
Basically the awards are for the boffins who have created the sexiest AI model/influencer.
The contest will even be hosted in a virtual realm, with a judging panel for the inaugural awards that includes two of the world’s biggest AI-generated influencers, Emily Pellegrini and Aitana Lopez.
There are also real people on the panel too — head judge of Miss Great Britain and pageant historian Sally-Ann Fawcett, plus marketing expert Andrew Bloch.
Sally-Ann said: “It’s funny, because in the past, traditional beauty queens were called fake and artificial, but this takes it to a whole new level.
“As an added bonus, one must presume that they won’t be programmed to be bad losers . . .”
The value of the AI economy is expected to exceed the £1billion mark this year.
Miss AI is the first contest of the World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs), sponsored by creator content website Fanvue.
Co-founder Will Monange said: “The creator economy is an extremely exciting place to be right now.
“There’s been exponential growth in AI creators entering the space, and with the help of our platform, growing their fan bases and monetising content.
“Miss AI recognises talent and tech which will help to raise standards within the industry.
“It is just one award as part of a programme, and we share the vision for the WAICAs to become the Oscars of the AI creator economy.”
Unlike real-life pageant hopefuls, who are usually critiqued on their looks, personality and charity work, Miss AI contestants will be judged on their beauty and the skill and implementation of AI tools used to create them, as well as their social media clout as influencers.
Sally-Ann adds: “Crossing traditional pageantry with technology, the Miss AI contest signifies a monumental leap forward.
“And it is launching almost 150 years after the world’s first ever real-life beauty, pageant took place in the 1880s.
“This year, the Miss Universe organisation scrapped the age limit and allowed married women and mums to take part.
“Maybe, over the next few years, they will allow AI contestants to enter too.”
But as the line between human and machine continues to blur, how will traditional beauty queens compete with these virtual vixens?
Digital divas
“Most of the beauty queens I have spoken to about AI pageants are taking it in their stride,” says Sally-Ann.
“They think it’s a bit bizarre but they don’t feel threatened.
“After all, you can be a gorgeous cyber girl but, at the end of the day, you can’t beat being a real, live living doll.”
Will added that the awards will recognise the “hard work” which goes into making these virtual reality influencers.
He added: “There’s a huge amount of skill, time and effort that goes into using the tools to create them.
“So it is very exciting that the first dedicated awards programme to recognise creators’ work has now been launched.”
Miss AI’s winner will get £4,000 plus access to the Imagine Creator Mentorship Programme, worth £2,400, and £5,000 PR support.
‘Virtual vixens’
“AI creators are becoming some of the most marketable properties on the planet, driving huge engagement and attracting high value brand partnerships,” explains Andrew Bloch.
“Their skill in implementing AI tools, their social clout and how they interact with their audience plays a major role in their success.”
The Miss AI Top Ten will be announced on May 10, with an online awards bash later that month.
Creators can enter from today and get more information at waicas.com.
Here, judges give their opinions on some of the contenders so far . . .
AMY EVERHART – 52.6k Instagram followers £1,600 earnings per month
SHE may be a relative newbie, but Amy could be one to watch.
Sally-Ann says: “Amy arrived in December 2023.
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“Her 50k followers on Instagram show she’s been an instant hit.
“It’s fast-growing influencers like Amy that we’ll be on the lookout for in the judging.”
KIMOCHII – 44.7k Instagram followers £1,600 earnings per month
THIS 23-year-old beauty’s key to the crown could be how she relates to fans.
Sally-Ann says: “Kimochii is a model with a mix of French/Japanese her- itage with beauty, poise and grace.
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“Each of her posts is deliberate to build this compelling story so her fans feel like they know her on a personal level.”
HAILEY LOPEZ – 175k Instagram followers £4,000 earnings per month
BEING a woman of the world might just help Hailey win.
Aitana says: “Experience counts for a lot.
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“From attending an American football match to working out in the gym, she has done it all.
“She’s a big name with a huge following and equally impressive earnings.”
KASSIDY DAVIS – 139k Instagram followers £2,600 earnings per month
ATTENTION to detail could make Kassidy a hot fave.
“I’m taken aback by her realism,” says Sally-Ann.
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“And the level of detail that’s gone into each image is so impressive.
“No wonder she’s built such a big fanbase.”
LEXI SCHMIDT – 92.4k Instagram followers £8,000 earnings per month
BLONDE bombshell Lexi can thank her tresses for catching the judges’ eye.
Aitana says: “We love the detail that has gone into her iconic platinum blonde hair.
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“Her account is full of close-up selfies, so we can really see the level of work that’s gone into every creation.”