Like many medical school students, Sam was broke. The 22-year-old aspiring orthopedic surgeon from northern India got some money from his parents but spent most of it on licensing exams and saving for post-grad emigration to the US. Seeking extra cash, he turned to AI-generated content.

Scrolling through Instagram, inspiration struck. He used Google Gemini’s Nano Banana Pro to create an AI-generated girl, posting bikini photos online. But generic models weren’t cutting it. Gemini suggested a ‘MAGA/conservative niche,’ citing higher disposable income and loyalty among the target audience.

The advice paid off; Sam now rakes in thousands from conservative-leaning content. His story raises questions about AI-generated models and their potential impact on online marketing and media.