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They Create an AI Candidate and Claim She Represents Colombia in Miss AI Universe

There is no longer any aspect of human life in which artificial intelligence is not involved, even in the most frivolous matters such as beauty pageants. The seventh edition of what has been called Miss AI Universe is about to take place, and Colombia has a candidate. Her name is Marya Tiglao Pulgarin, created with […]

They Create an AI Candidate and Claim She Represents Colombia in Miss AI Universe

In the seventh edition of the Miss AI Universe pageant, which took place recently, Colombia has entered an AI-generated candidate named Marya Tiglao Pulgarin. This virtual contestant is said to represent the country alongside 70 others from various nations, all created through artificial intelligence. The contestants are evaluated based on their design, cultural identity, and social causes, with each participant having a perfect appearance, a unique story, and a cause they support.

Marya claims to be an environmental activist, television host, actress, and accountant, and her proposal revolves around protecting ecosystems and supporting environmental defenders. The pageant organizers claim that Miss AI Universe celebrates creativity, innovation, digital beauty, and the future of artificial intelligence.

Written by urgent.news from Colombia One's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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