I Copied a $10k/ Month AI Influencer and Made Money

AI Influencers: The New Wave of Creators [00:00]

• AI-generated influencers, like the non-existent 25-year-old Spanish model AI Tina Lopez, are actively earning substantial income, with Tina reportedly making $10,000 per month through brand deals and fan subscriptions.
• This emerging economy involves entirely AI-generated digital creators who are finding success, while some human counterparts struggle.
• The video aims to expose the systematic methods used by these creators to build profitable digital personas from scratch, techniques that are generating millions in revenue.

"AI influencers aren't coming. They're already here and are cashing in."

The Flawed Approach vs. Systematic Success [00:35]

• Many approach the AI influencer market incorrectly by using basic AI generators that produce inconsistent characters and posting random content without a strategy, leading to poor results.
• Successful AI creators, however, employ a systematic approach, understanding crucial elements like character consistency, platform algorithms, and effective monetization.
• The window of opportunity is closing due to platforms implementing stricter policies and market saturation.

"While everyone's talking about virtual influencers, most people are approaching it completely wrong."

Blueprint for a Profitable AI Influencer Operation [01:11]

• A step-by-step blueprint is provided to guide users from beginner to running a profitable digital influencer operation.
• This includes creating a character with perfect consistency using advanced tools, building personality and backstory for authentic engagement, generating endless content, and implementing effective monetization strategies.
• The process culminates in scaling and automating the system to ensure the digital influencer works 24/7.

"We'll start by creating your character with perfect consistency using advanced tools and techniques."

Monetization Platform for AI Creators [01:49]

• A specific monetization platform designed for AI creators will be revealed, where some are already earning multiple four and five figures.
• This platform is crucial for those looking to monetize their AI personas effectively.

"I'll be revealing the monetization platform that was specifically designed for AI creators where some creators are already making multiple four and five figures."

Addressing Common Doubts: Hustle Viability and Market Saturation [02:00]

• The speaker addresses the common question of why they aren't pursuing this if it's so profitable, explaining they are actively engaged in this opportunity, even closing down an e-commerce brand.
• The AI influencer route is presented as an ideal alternative for those who prefer not to be on camera.
• The market is not yet oversaturated, with evidence provided by eight major AI influencers who have secured brand deals from companies like BMW and Calvin Klein.
• The virtual influencer market is predicted to grow to $154 billion by 2032.

"If you don't want to be on camera like I am right now, then the AI influencer route is a perfect opportunity for you and the technology is now here to allow you to do it too."

Step One: Creating Consistent AI Characters with Picasso AI [02:50]

• The critical first step is creating consistent characters, a process that requires a systematic approach.
• Picasso AI is identified as the recommended tool for creating consistent AI characters affordably and without requiring advanced technical skills.
• The process involves brainstorming a niche and personal branding using tools like ChatGPT, then selecting a target face for the influencer.

"So, before we jump into the step-by-step tutorial, let's just address a couple of the elephants in the room."

Niche Selection and Character Naming [03:32]

• Choosing a niche is crucial for an AI influencer. High-paying niches are suggested, with the crypto and health spaces noted as particularly lucrative.
• The speaker's AI influencer will focus on a "crypto chick that loves biohacking."
• ChatGPT is used to brainstorm names, with "Bit Babe" being the selected name for the crypto-themed influencer.

"What are some highpaying niches I could go into with an AI influencer?"

Target Face Selection and Face Swapping [04:19]

• Two methods are presented for selecting a target face: finding an influencer on Instagram and using a face-swapping feature, or using an existing AI influencer's image.
• The speaker opts to use an image of AI Tina Lopez as the target face for their new influencer.
• The selected image is uploaded to Picasso AI, cropped to center the face, and used to create the AI influencer's character.

"Or you can do what I'm doing and go to Google and basically just search AI influencers."

Training a Personal Lora for Character Consistency [05:10]

• The "cheat code" to creating consistent characters is training a dedicated AI model (Lora) on a selection of photos of the influencer.
• This ensures consistent features across all generated images, distinguishing successful influencers from those with varied appearances.
• For the example, the speaker uses images of AI Tina Lopez, but advises users to generate unique images for their own influencers.

"This is what separates the AI influencers that are printing with this and the AI influencers who look different in every picture and therefore can't build a real brand."

Acquiring Gems and Initiating Model Training [06:01]

• Training the personal Lora in Picasso AI costs 40 gems. The speaker recommends purchasing 200 gems for image generation and training.
• Payment can be made using cryptocurrency, with a transaction fee mentioned if using Ethereum. The cost for 200 gems is approximately $24.
• Once gems are acquired, the 12 saved images are uploaded to start the training process, which takes approximately 30-40 minutes.

"So to do this step, it's going to cost 40 gems."

Generating Consistent AI Images [06:50]

• A fully trained AI model is now ready to create consistent images of the AI character, "Bit Babe."
• The AI text-to-image generator in Picasso AI is similar to other tools like Leonardo AI or Midjourney, with the added ability to select a custom AI character.
• The "selfie aesthetic" is chosen for image generation, and prompts are generated using ChatGPT to place the influencer in different scenarios.

"So now we can go and actually start generating some images with this."

Enhancing Image Realism with Upscaling [08:02]

• While initial AI-generated images may appear slightly artificial, Picasso AI's "skin upscale" feature dramatically improves realism.
• The upscaling process involves parameters like strength (set to 0.5) and resolution (2 megapixels), with options to improve both face and body.
• This step is crucial for making the AI-generated content look lifelike, even fixing imperfections like distorted fingers in an image of the influencer at the gym.

"This is where the skin upscale feature comes in, and it's absolutely insane."

Content Strategy: Mimicking Real Influencers [09:43]

• After establishing character consistency, the focus shifts to creating attention-grabbing content.
• The strategy involves studying successful human influencers within the AI's niche (e.g., crypto and biohacking) and replicating their content.
• This includes lifestyle content showcasing success, aspirational elements like travel and luxury, and engaging with trends and trending sounds.

"By copying what real influencers are doing, their pictures and videos, you will never run out of ideas and will always have content inspiration."

Infinite Content Ideas with Image-to-Prompt [11:08]

• An effective method for generating endless content ideas is using Instagram to find viral content from other influencers, downloading it, and then using Picasso AI's "image to prompt" feature.
• This feature describes the image, allowing the AI to generate a similar image with the user's influencer.
• The generated images can then be upscaled and turned into videos, producing highly realistic and engaging content.

"So I now can basically copy composition of other AI influencers."

Monetization Pillars for AI Influencers [14:06]

• Five key monetization pillars are outlined: AdSense (slow to scale), sponsorships and brand deals (flat fee for features), affiliate marketing (commissions on sales), digital products (guides, courses), and physical products (merch).
• High-profile examples like Kim Kardashian and Ronaldo earning millions for single posts highlight the potential of sponsorships.
• For beginners with zero followers, affiliate marketing and selling digital products are the most accessible starting points.

"Let me break down my five pillars of monetization that I've personally used to generate over $200,000 online."

Fan Subscription Model and Fan View Platform [15:28]

• Fan subscription sites are presented as a fast and scalable way to monetize AI influencers from day one, with the market predicted to reach $10 billion in 2025.
• A challenge is that many major platforms do not accept AI content; however, Fan View is highlighted as a platform that does.
• The speaker plans to launch their AI influencer, Bit Babe, on Fan View.

"And the easiest way to get going right now, a fan subscription site."

Setting Up a Fan View Profile for AI Creators [16:28]

• The process of setting up a Fan View profile is detailed, including using ChatGPT to create a compelling bio and selecting profile and banner images generated by AI.
• Users must register as an "AI creator" and select their content category.
• A subscription price of $9.99 is set, and identity verification is required for earnings. An earning boost is offered for new users.

"So, first of all, go to the link in the description and then it'll take you to Fan View."

Automated Messages and First Post Creation [18:38]

• Fan View offers AI-powered automated messaging to respond to subscribers, enhancing engagement and conversion.
• The speaker uses Fan View's AI to generate these messages for various subscriber actions.
• Creating the first post involves using ChatGPT to generate a caption for a gym picture, then uploading the AI-generated images to support it.

"Fan View actually allows you to automatically respond to subscribers depending on actions that they've taken."

Profile Completion and Initial Earnings [19:13]

• Completing the profile involves adding an intro video (using an AI-generated video from Picasso AI), connecting social media accounts (even if just "other"), and ensuring the bio is set up.
• Upon completing the profile setup, the speaker reports earning $9.99 from organic reach on Fan View, demonstrating immediate monetization potential.

"Due to me setting all of this up, I actually made $9.99 from organic reach on Fan View, which is absolutely insane."

The Future of AI Content Creation [20:36]

• The AI influencer blueprint provides access to systems for making money without showing one's face.
• The rapid advancement of AI technology is emphasized, with a new series, "AI Content Creation Series," being launched to help people stay ahead.
• The ability to create "fake content" with oneself as the influencer, such as appearing as Iron Man or hosting a TED talk, is presented as a mind-blowing advancement.

"The AI space is changing rapidly, and it sometimes feels impossible to not get left behind."