Kenza Layli, a hijab-wearing AI from Morocco, has made history by winning the world’s first Miss AI title. She outperformed over 1,500 computerized contestants to claim the title and a $20,000 grand prize, awarded to her human creator.
The Groundbreaking Pageant
The pageant, started in April by the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs), invited AI creators from all over the world to show off their skills. “The global interest in this first award has been incredible,” said Fanvue co-founder Will Monange. “The awards celebrate achievements, raise standards, and shape a positive future for the AI Creator economy.”
Competing Against the Best
Contestants who excelled in beauty, technology, and social media presence advanced to the top 10 finalists. Judges, including both human and AI experts, selected the final three. Layli outshone French AI Lalina Valina, known for her kind messages to her 117,000 Instagram followers, and Olivia C., a Portuguese AI blending the real and robot worlds. Valina and Olivia secured second and third places.
What Made Layli Stand Out
Aitana Lopez, a 25-year-old fitness influencer and judge, praised Layli’s features and personality. “Kenza had great facial consistency and high-quality details in hands, eyes, and clothing,” Lopez said. “What truly impressed us was her personality and how she addresses real issues in the world.”
Layli’s Commitment to Positive Change
Layli is dedicated to showcasing Moroccan culture and adding value to her 194,000 social media followers in seven languages. She 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. “I aim to dispel fears and promote acceptance and collaboration between humans and AI.”
Proud Creator from Morocco
Layli’s human creator, Meriam Bessa, 40, from Casablanca, is proud of this achievement. “This is an opportunity to represent Morocco with pride,” said Bessa, CEO of Phoenix AI. “To highlight Moroccan, Arab, African, and Muslim women in the field of technology. I am happy to stand for subjects dear to me through Kenza Layli, like women empowerment and sisterhood.”