Elon Musks Viral AI Bear Hug Puzzles Followers
Musk's Bizarre AI Post Goes Viral
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, once again captured the internet's attention, this time by sharing a peculiar AI-generated photo on his social media platform, X. The 54-year-old billionaire, known for his unpredictable online presence, posted an image depicting himself hugging a large bear while on a fishing boat, leaving many of his followers perplexed.
The strange yet humorous picture quickly went viral, amassing over 12 million views and nearly 130,000 likes. The post has since become a hotbed for commentary from both fans and critics, with some jokingly warning the tech mogul to "be careful."
Fans and Haters React with Memes and Warnings
The comment section lit up with a variety of creative and witty responses. One user playfully cautioned, "Looks great but you should be careful with brown bears, Elon." This kicked off a wave of digital manipulation and memes.
Another user took the AI concept a step further by generating a new image of Musk hugging actress Sydney Sweeney, captioning it with a simple "Fixed it." The creativity didn't stop there. Others used AI to generate short videos based on the original image, with one showing Musk and the bear cuddling and another depicting them playing together, accompanied by comments like "I have video proof" and "Video or it never happened."
The jokes continued with users quipping, "I'd heard rumours about you enjoying the company of bears," and "Haters will say this is AI," highlighting the surreal nature of the original post.
A Backdrop of Political Tension with Trump
This lighthearted social media moment occurred against a backdrop of more serious political discourse involving Musk and former President Donald Trump. Recently, Trump took to Truth Social to refute claims that he planned to strip government subsidies from Musk's companies. "This is not so!" Trump wrote, adding, "I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!"
However, this contrasts with earlier statements. In June, Trump suggested terminating Musk's government contracts as a way to save billions. The friction between the two public figures escalated after Musk criticized a megabill passed by Congress in May, which he led a department to oversee before his departure. Musk called the bill a "disgusting abomination" on X, which prompted a disappointed response from Trump.
Adding another layer, Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, recently secured a $200 million contract with the Department of Defense, a development that complicates the political relationship between the two billionaires.
