Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Brands Bet on Hyper-Real AI Creators
Imagine your favorite social media star.
Now, imagine that star is not a real person but a computer-generated character.
That's what's happening with AI influencers like Naina.
These digital stars don't need sleep, don't get sick, and can work 24/7.
Brands love them because they're cheaper and always available.
Experts think AI influencers will change the world of online content.
They can make lots of content quickly and in different languages.
But some people believe real human creators will still be important for telling stories and connecting with people.
There are also questions about rules and ethics, like making sure people know they're talking to a computer, not a real person.
Some think AI will replace average creators, but the best human creators will still be valued.
AI influencers like Naina are gaining popularity, with brands leveraging their 24/7 availability and cost-efficiency.
Advancements in AI technology, such as Google's Nano Banana Pro, have made AI influencers indistinguishable from real humans.
Experts believe AI influencers will reshape the creator economy, offering operational advantages like faster campaign scaling and global deployment.
While AI influencers provide consistency and scalability, human creators are still valued for their emotional resonance and storytelling abilities.
Regulatory bodies are beginning to address the ethical and legal implications of AI influencers, emphasizing the need for disclosure.
- Who
- Brands and AI influencers like Naina
- What
- The rise of hyper-realistic AI influencers
- When
- Currently, with recent advancements in AI technology
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on the digital and influencer marketing space
- Why
- To leverage the operational advantages and cost-efficiency of AI influencers
- Naina
- AI influencer with 374,000 followers
- Google's Nano Banana Pro
- AI model that creates hyper-realistic imagery
- Tusharr Kumar
- CEO of Only Much Louder (OML)
- Ramya Ramachandran
- Founder & CEO of Whoppl
- Ambika Sharma
- Founder and chief strategist at Pulp Strategy
- Manisha Kapoor
- Secretary general and CEO of ASCI
- Sidhharrth S Kumaar
- Founder of NumroVani