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Elon Musk Shares AI-Generated Austin Powers Video on X
8/13/2026, 10:23:47 PM
AI-Generated Austin Powers Video Goes Live on X
Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla and owner of the X platform (formerly Twitter), posted a one-minute artificial-intelligence video that portrays him as a parody of the 1990s spy character Austin Powers. The clip shows Musk in a blue striped suit dancing with Optimus-style robots to Quincy Jones’s “Soul Bossa Nova,” sprinting down a street while women follow, and diving into a Tesla bearing a Union Jack. The video was shared without accompanying commentary from Musk.
Background on Musk’s Online Persona and AI Experiments
Musk’s use of X for unconventional content aligns with his reputation for playful and sometimes provocative social-media activity. The platform has previously hosted AI-generated images and deep-fake experiments linked to Musk’s interests in synthetic media. The Austin Powers theme follows recent cultural references: comedian Mike Myers announced a fourth Austin Powers film during a World Cup Watch Party, and Myers previously impersonated Musk on “Saturday Night Live” in sketches that likened the billionaire to the series’ Dr Evil villain.
Official Reactions
Utah Senator Mike Lee responded to the post on X, indicating uncertainty about the video’s creator while expressing approval, noting that it “rocks.” No comment was issued by Musk or representatives of Tesla regarding the video’s production or purpose.
Cultural Context and Related Media
The AI clip arrives months after Myers confirmed the upcoming Austin Powers sequel, linking the meme to broader pop-culture revival. Earlier, Myers had appeared as Dr Evil in a Verizon commercial and had previously spoofed Musk on “Saturday Night Live,” reinforcing the reciprocal parody between the tech mogul and the comedy franchise.
