AI influencer awards season is upon us

OpenArt and Fanvue, backed by ElevenLabs, are launching an AI Personality of the Year contest with $20,000 in prizes across categories like fitness, lifestyle, and comedy, judged on quality, social clout, brand appeal, and authentic narrative. The month-long competition requires entries built on OpenArt's platform and will culminate in a May awards event dubbed the 'Oscars for AI personalities.' Despite emphasizing authenticity, the contest allows creators to remain anonymous, raising questions about genuineness in an industry built on fictional personas.