US billionaire Elon Musk has set social media abuzz with an AI-generated video showcasing world leaders and tech personalities in futuristic fashion attire.
A video, posted by Musk on his social media platform X, featured the likes of US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and former US President Donald Trump strutting down a virtual runway.
‘AI fashion show’
Musk described the video as “High time for an AI fashion show.” In the clip which was widely shared on the internet, PM Modi appeared in a vibrant, multicolored outfit adorned with geometric symbols and black sunglasses, blending modern and classic elements.
Other notable figures included Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Louis Vuitton suit, Biden in sunglasses and using a wheelchair, and Musk himself in a futuristic Tesla and X-themed superhero outfit. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sported a baggy sweatshirt and a large gold necklace, adding to the eclectic lineup.
High time for an AI fashion show pic.twitter.com/ra6cHQ4AAu— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 22, 2024
Trolling Gates?
Musk appeared to troll Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates over the massive IT outage that rocked the world a few days ago. In the video, Gates was seen holding a banner titled, “runaway of power.” In a blog post on Saturday, Microsoft said a global tech outage that was related to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices.
The video also featured former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a vibrant Supreme dress, and Apple CEO Tim Cook accessorised with an iPad. Musk’s venture into AI fashion underlined the technology’s evolving role in blending creativity with digital innovation. As the video went viral, garnering over 33 million views in four hours, it sparked a wave of reactions.
This spectacle follows the recent Miss AI competition, where Kenza Layli, an AI-generated model from Morocco, was crowned. The event highlighted AI’s transformative impact on traditional industries like fashion and beauty.
