Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future

How AI Influencers Are Replacing Human Creators - Romain Torres, Arcads

Jan 21, 2026
Romain Torres, co-founder of Arcads, discusses the rapid rise of AI influencers on his platform, which created a buzz by generating $10M in revenue within a year. He explains how users can effortlessly design realistic AI avatars from simple images and scripts, making content creation swift and scalable. Romain dives into the technology behind cloning creators and integrating voice, enhancing ad campaigns. He also shares insights on leveraging AI-generated content for brands and the significant implications for influencer marketing.
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INSIGHT

Create Realistic AI Avatars In Minutes

  • AI avatars can be created in minutes by uploading an image and a script to generate realistic videos.
  • These generated influencers can be scaled into thousands of versions for social content and ads.
ADVICE

Use AI Actors For Scalable Ad Creatives

  • Use AI-generated actors to create ads when you can't film or aren't camera-ready.
  • Try multiple actors and emotional tags in the script to find the best performer.
INSIGHT

Control Emotion To Boost Engagement

  • AI influencers can express controlled emotions and natural delivery using script tags like "curious" or "exciting."
  • This improves engagement by making AI actors feel more human and dynamic.
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