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The world?s first computer-generated model is taking the Internet be storm.

Celebrity photographer Cameron-James Wilson has created a digital persona called Shudu Gram, which he has dubbed as the ?world?s first digital supermodel?, according to the Independent.

Although the 28-year-old British photographer based in London made an Instagram account for Shudu in April last year, he only recently revealed she was entirely computer- generated. Shudu?s current 40,500 followers were previously under the impression that she was a real person.

After Rihanna?s cosmetics company, Fenty Beauty, shared a photo of Shudu on their Instagram account that showed her wearing a shade of the makeup line?s lipstick, Wilson shared that he produced her digitally.

Wilson who has made a name for himself as a beauty, fashion and celebrity photographer taught himself how to create three-dimensional art online, which is how Shudu was created.

Speaking to journalist Isiuwa Igodan, Wilson said he has always enjoyed drawing women and that Shudu initially began as a creative project without any 'purpose'. He said the model is an embodiment of all of his passions.

?The point is really that I'm doing something I love,? he said. ?I love technology, Sci-fi films, gaming, CGI movies like Final Fantasy, Shudu is just everything I?m passionate about brought together. She embodies the best parts of the things that inspire me,? the 28-year-old added.

Responding to criticism as to why he chose to digitally produce a model with darker skin, as opposed to photographing a black model in real life, Wilson said, ?I get many comments saying that her beauty is ?rare? but she represents and is inspired by a whole continent of beautiful women.?

?To me she?s special, yes, but as are millions of real-life African men and women. She?s a fantasy trying to break through into reality and I have plans to help her do so," he further said.