Trevor McFedries & Sara Decou are the co-founders of Brud and the creators of the first computer-generated social media influencer, Lil Miquela, in 2016. She has since amassed a large social media following and has donned brands including Chanel, Burberry and Fendi.

Lil Miquela's real name is Miquela Sousa. She's a half-Spanish, half-Brazilian computer-generated model who only recently became self-aware. As Miquela's story goes, she once thought she was just a normal girl from L.A., until, plot twist, it turns out she's a robot.

Among the most popular AI influencers is Lil Miquela, who has appeared in ads for fashion companies like Chanel and Givenchy, and who champions progressive politics when she's not busy discussing what it's like being a young robot living in Los Angeles.

Monetizing Social Media Audiences For example, AI Influencers with 1 million followers on TikTok have the potential to earn $1,500 for every sponsored post. Popular AI Influencer Lil Miquela from LA earns about $8000 per sponsored post online.