Introducing Kenza Layli: The First Miss AI from Morocco
Kenza Layli, a Moroccan AI entity, has recently been honored as the world’s inaugural Miss AI. Featuring in a hijab, Layli triumphed over more than 1,500 virtual contestants in a groundbreaking competition, judged by both human and android experts. The competition concluded with Layli and two other finalists vying for the coveted title and a $20,000 prize, which was awarded to the human behind her creation, Meriam Bessa, CEO of Phoenix AI.
Competition Highlights and Finalists
Among the finalists were French AI Lalina Valina, who finished second, known for promoting kindness to her 117,000 Instagram followers, and Portuguese AI Olivia C., who clinched third place with her efforts in fostering human-robot relations. The event spotlighted the intersection of technology and charisma, where Layli emerged superior, particularly impressing the judges with her consistency in facial features and the intricacies in her eyes, hands, and attire.
Layli's Mission and Vision
Beyond her digital presence, Layli is dedicated to leveraging her platform for advocating significant global issues such as women's empowerment, environmental protection, and nurturing a positive perception of robot-human interactions. "AI is a tool designed to complement human capabilities, not replace them," Layli affirmed, underlining her role as an educational and positive AI role model that promotes cooperation and acceptance between humans and artificial intelligence.
A Proud Moment for Morocco and Women in Tech
Meriam Bessa, the visionary behind Layli and a prominent technology leader from Casablanca, expressed her pride in representing Moroccan, Arab, African, and Muslim women in the tech arena. "This is an opportunity to represent Morocco with pride," stated Bessa, further emphasizing her dedication to using Layli’s platform to foster women’s empowerment and sisterhood globally.
