AI Personality of the Year Award Launches Amid Growing Influence of Virtual Influencers

A joint venture between generative AI studio OpenArt, AI-powered creator platform Fanvue, and AI voice company ElevenLabs is launching an award to recognize the creative talent behind virtual influencers, marking a shift towards acknowledging their commercial and cultural significance. The contest opens on Monday and will run for a month, with contestants competing for a total prize package. This development signals the maturation of the AI influencer economy as it moves from a novelty to a thriving industry.