Virtual influencers are AI-generated personalities with millions of real followers worldwide in 2026..Lu do Magalu leads with 25M+ followers and earns over $2.5M yearly from brand deals..Lil Miquela has 2.6M followers and works with brands like Prada and Calvin Klein..Any Malu gained millions of views and even hosted a show on Cartoon Network..Brands prefer them for 3–5x higher ROI, no scandals, and 24/7 availability..The market is booming, worth $11B+ in 2025 and expected to hit $60B+ by 2030..Gen Z drives growth, 35% have bought products promoted by virtual influencers..Challenge: 46% users still question authenticity of AI influencers despite high engagement.. Read More Stories .Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp