Good morning. How much does an AI influencer really earn?

No, I’m not talking about the AI-whispering consultants that command top dollars from corporate leaders.

I’m talking about fake social media influencers. You know the ones—they look (sorta) like humans, sound (sorta) like humans, laugh with their friends (sorta) like humans…but are complete fiction, despite the social media posts that suggest otherwise.

Surely a fake person can’t make real money, right? Which brings us to pop quiz time: How much does the average AI influencer make per year? (Some helpful context: The average salary of a full-time worker in the U.S. is about $63,000.)Take your best guess, then find the answer in “Endstop triggered.”

Have a wonderful weekend. —Andrew Nusca