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Modeling agency replaces 'high-egos' models with AI influencer earning $11,000 a month

Friday, 10/05/2024, 19:47 (GMT+7)

Modeling agency chooses AI influencer over real people, revealing their reason for the unusual choice.

A Barcelona-based modeling agency has revolutionized the industry by replacing human models with AI influencers.

Getting tired of the high egos and numerous challenges posed by traditional models, The Clueless agency has created AI versions, such as Aitana Lopez and Maia Lima, who are earning up to $11,000 per month.

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Barcelona modeling agency replaces human models with AI influencers. Image Credit: Instagram/fit_aitana

The modeling agency replaces 'high-egos' models with AI influencers earning $11,000 a month.

The agency, known as The Clueless, was founded by Ruben Cruz in 2023.

Before this innovative move, the agency faced challenges in securing clients and experienced numerous projects being put on hold or canceled due to issues beyond their control.

Cruz recognized that many of these problems were caused by the influencers or models themselves, rather than design-related issues.

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Cruz created AI influencers after getting fed up with 'high egos' models. Image Credit: Instagram/fit_aitana

In response, The Clueless decided to eliminate human influencers and models altogether and instead developed AI versions of them.

Two AI influencers have been created so far, namely Aitana Lopez and Maia Lima. 

Aitana Lopez, a 25-year-old from Barcelona, is described as a strong, determined, and generous woman who is independent in her actions and willing to help others.

The agency has invested significant effort in crafting detailed profiles for these AI influencers, including elements such as star signs and personal passions.

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Aitana Lopez from Barcelona is described as strong, determined, generous, independent, and helpful. Image Credit: Instagram/fit_aitana

"In the first month, we realised that people follow lives, not images. Since she is not alive, we had to give her a bit of reality so that people could relate to her in some way.

"We had to tell a story," the company said.

The result has been remarkable, with Aitana Lopez earning an average of $3,000 per month, sometimes even reaching an impressive $11,000.

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Another AI model of The Clueless company was Maia Lima. Image Credit: Instagram/limaiaaa

This success can be attributed to various factors, such as securing endorsement deals with a sports supplement company and utilizing a platform similar to OnlyFans called Fanvue.

Not many followers realize Aitana was just an AI influencer.

Interestingly, Aitana Lopez has amassed over 300,000 followers on Instagram, many of whom are unaware that she is an AI influencer. 

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Aitana Lopez has over 300,000 Instagram followers, unaware that she is an AI influencer. Image Credit: Instagram/fit_aitana

In fact, a well-known Latin American actor even reached out to Aitana Lopez, unaware of her AI nature, showing the effectiveness of the agency's approach.

Ruben Cruz explained that their motivation for creating AI influencers was to establish a more stable and independent income stream without relying on individuals with egos or those solely driven by financial gain.

This sentiment has resonated not only with the agency but also with brands.

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Ruben Cruz aimed to create a stable income without relying on ego-driven individuals by using AI influencers. Image Credit: Instagram/limaiaaa

The Clueless has received requests from brands seeking their own personalized AL models to represent their values, ensuring continuity and avoiding dependencies on individual influencers.

In the statement, The Clueless not only positions itself as an "AL modeling agency" but also as a group of visionaries dedicated to redefining the world of influencers.