China's Flawless AI Influencers Are the Hot New Queens of Advertising

The influencers are created using alternate-reality technology, and have been adopted by companies in place of celebrity endorsements.

Ling is one of China's top influencers, and has worked with brands like Tesla. She's also not real. Ling/Weibo By Cheryl Teh You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. 2021-08-13T02:40:59.000Z Read in app She has wrinkle-free, porcelain skin, her hair glistens in every type of light, and her eyes sparkle with joy all the time. She does what you want, whenever you want, and her smile never fades. She's the hardest-working influencer a brand could ask for — she never sleeps, and she takes no breaks. Her name is Ling, and she's a…

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