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6 days ago
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Meet the Instagram influencer at Wimbledon who posts fashion content. She's entirely AI-generated
An Instagram influencer by the name of Mia Zelu has taken the internet by storm with her recent photo series at Wimbledon — except, she isn't real. With flawless skin, long blonde locks, and striking blue eyes, Zelu might appear to be having the time of her life at the London-based tennis Grand Slam. But upon closer inspection, she's completely AI-generated. In fact, Zelu's account bio clarifies that she's a 'digital creator & influencer AI.' While the online personality's creator is unknown, the account shares content with her more than 160,000 followers on a regular basis. Her latest post, made Friday, shows her wearing a double-breasted, mint green suit jacket, with her hair coiffed in perfect waves. In most of the pictures, other people can be seen in the background. One of the photos shows a set table with a place card bearing her name. 'They'll only notice once it works. But you'll remember every moment it didn't — and you kept going anyway. To everyone out there building in silence, doubting in private, hoping in secret — don't stop,' reads the caption. 'To everyone out there building in silence, doubting in private, hoping in secret — don't stop. Your time will come. Keep showing up. Never give up,' it adds, followed by a trio of hashtags: #tennis #wimbledon #keepbelieving. Last week, Zelu shared photos of herself sitting courtside at the legendary tennis tournament. 'Which Wimbledon match was your fave?' she asked in the caption. The online influencer's first post dates back to March 15. 'A little about me: I'm happiest in the sun, I believe coffee tastes better in cute cafés, and I live for cozy hoodies and deep conversations. Now tell me something about you,' the caption reads, alongside a picture of Zelu in a white hoodie, sitting in a living room with a kitten in her lap. However, she actually made her Instagram debut the day before, in a post with her 'sister,' Ana Zelu, another AI-generated influencer who has been active since January 2024. '[Mia] finally decided to open up her Instagram, so show her some love!' the post said. Zelu's creation comes amid a growing wave of AI-generated influencers on social media. Sometimes referred to as virtual influencers, these computer-generated personalities have been around since 2016. Lil Miquela, who currently has over 2.4 million Instagram followers, is considered to be one of the first CGI characters to have joined the platform. Another popular AI influencer is Aitana Lopez, a 25-year-old virtual model created in 2023 by the Spanish company The Clueless. Lopez's Instagram bio claims that she's the '1st AI influencer created,' and she currently has just under 400,000 followers. According to a 2024 Euronews article, Lopez can earn up to €10,000 ($11,690) a month. On average, though, her creators said she makes around €3,000 ($3,507). Lopez's designer, Rubén Cruz, explained that they created her 'so that we could make a better living and not be dependent on other people who have egos, who have manias, or who just want to make a lot of money by posing.' 'We started analyzing how we were working and realized that many projects were being put on hold or canceled due to problems beyond our control,' he revealed. 'Often it was the fault of the influencer or model and not due to design issues.'
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Video: Mom's ‘Screen-Free Sensory Activity' for Babies Is Truly Engaging
A video of a mom's 'screen-free sensory activity' for babies is garnering attention on the internet as it is truly engaging. All parents would agree that keeping the little ones entertained can be tricky, and at some point, digital devices end up becoming a part of their routine. Now, a mom's simple hack has gone viral as it shows an easy way to keep babies engaged without any involvement of screens. Instagram mom Megan Marquez's video of an 'easy screen-free sensory activity' for babies has gone viral on the platform. The clip has been garnering much attention and has racked up a whopping 110 million views. Marquez shared a simple hack that eliminates the use of digital devices to keep the little ones entertained. The digital creator wrote in the caption of the Instagram Reel, 'The easiest sensory activity for your babe!' The video showed Marquez putting frozen peas and water in a ziploc and placing it in front of her baby. The mom attached the bag to the tray of the highchair and secured it with tape so it wouldn't fall off when the little one plays with it. Furthermore, the video also captured the 9-month-old baby's fascination. The adorable one's eyes remained fixated on the peas in the ziploc. The baby later also began playing and trying to grab the vegetable, which kept floating around in the water. It's safe to say the activity must have kept the little one occupied for some time. Meanwhile, the video was quick to catch the attention of both mothers and netizens. Several adult users expressed they, too, would want to try the fun activity for themselves. One asked, 'Is this an appropriate activity for 29 year olds?' Another wrote, 'This would keep me busy, and I'm 37.' A mom added, 'AHH the little grabby hands are so cute I can't wait for my son to reach this stage.' Lastly, a pun also made its way to the comments section with a user joking, 'Finally, some peas and quiet.' The post Video: Mom's 'Screen-Free Sensory Activity' for Babies Is Truly Engaging appeared first on Momtastic.
