TechCrunch Industry News Elon Musk uses Grok to imagine the possibility of love, plus, ‘Pluribus’ was emphatically ‘made by humans,’ not AI
Nov 10, 2025
Elon Musk stirs up online chatter by sharing Grok-generated romantic videos, leading to mixed reactions and even a critique from Joyce Carol Oates. Meanwhile, the new Apple TV show 'Pluribus' adds a unique disclaimer, stating it was made by humans, which sparks discussions on the role of AI in creative industries. As Musk embraces this intriguing blend of technology and romance, the debate over human versus machine-authored content intensifies. It's a fascinating look at love, creativity, and the digital landscape.
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Musk Shares Grok-Generated Emotional Clips
- Elon Musk posted Grok Imagine videos showing an animated woman saying, "I will always love you."- He also posted a Grok-generated clip of Sydney Sweeney saying, "You are so cringe," provoking wide reaction on X.
AI Posts Spark Cultural Critique
- The Grok videos triggered cultural backlash and commentary about loneliness and performative AI romance.- Joyce Carol Oates publicly criticized Musk's social awareness and Musk responded by calling her a liar.
Pluribus Credits Explicitly Reject AI
- The Apple TV show Pluribus included a credit reading, "This show was made by humans."- Creator Vince Gilligan publicly declared, "I hate AI," calling it an energy-intensive plagiarism machine.