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Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over AI Video of Sweeney

1/30/2026

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  • Elon Musk shared an AI-generated video featuring Sydney Sweeney on X, raising concerns about using her likeness without permission.
  • The video showcased Grok's new features, drew over 48 million views, and served as free advertising.
  • The incident followed Musk's prior controversial comments about Sweeney and AI-generated content.
  • Musk faced backlash for remarks about Nazi guilt, prompting calls for a Tesla boycott.
  • Despite some regret, his posts continue to attract criticism.