Built a luxury AI influencer from scratch in 30 days. Got a real brand deal. Here is what I learned.
Summary
A solo creator used AI tools to build a photorealistic luxury AI influencer in 30 days from scratch with zero budget, landing a real brand deal. Key lessons include the importance of face consistency and the surprising speed of brand deals.
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