In 2020, many thought that growing on Instagram and TikTok was already impossible—that blogging, ads, and followers were long oversaturated.
In 2021–2022, the first pioneers began experimenting with virtual characters and earning thousands of dollars, while everyone else doubted and watched from the sidelines.
In 2026, the AI influencer trend is reaching its peak. New AI accounts are gaining tens and hundreds of thousands of followers in just a few weeks and starting to monetize through subscribers and ads almost immediately.
But every day you think “maybe later,” others are launching their AI influencers, capturing audience attention and seizing advertising budgets. The market does not wait. Trends shift rapidly, and the window of opportunity is slowly closing.
The best thing you can do right now is to create your own AI influencer and start earning while the market is still forming and the niche isn't yet crowded with competitors.