AI influencers are now taking the stage with awards for things like 'best fitness' and 'funny comedian,' because clearly robots needed an ego boost too. The Verge reports that this circus is partly sponsored by tech giants with the goal to 'celebrate the creative talent behind AI influencers.' Quoting Robert Hart, 'Victors will be celebrated at an event dubbed the Oscar for AI personalities,' because why not reward ones and zeros? But really, it's all about showcasing how AI is changing from quirky novelty to some lucrative industry grinding its electric gears towards full-on clout. Steve Jobs probably turned in his grave seeing AI judges touting 'quality and brand appeal' like they're real creatives. The winner — likely a glorified chatbot with a filter— will walk away with $20K. Investors, take note: robots getting fashion magazines and ‘inspiration’ so they can sell t-shirts is just predictive insurance against human obsolescence. So, next time your favorite influencer is a screaming anime cartoon — try not to spit out your popcorn, because this AI pageant is only going digital from here.