A brief video teaser shared by Indian billionaire and host Nikhil Kamath featuring his next podcast guest, Elon Musk, has sent the social media platform X into a frenzy. The clip, which is generating massive buzz and skepticism, is for Kamath’s podcast, WTF.
The monochromatic 39-second teaser, captioned by Kamath simply as “Caption this” with a tag for Elon Musk, has garnered over three million views, surprising many who questioned how the Indian entrepreneur convinced the world’s richest man to participate.
The Viral Video Content
The black and white video shows Kamath and Musk looking at each other before breaking out in laughter.
- Dialogue-Free: Throughout the teaser, the duo does not speak. The only sounds heard by viewers are the rustling of papers, the sipping of beverages, and their laughter.
- SpaceX Hint: At one point, both are seen sipping from cups. The cup used by Kamath features a prominent SpaceX logo, fueling speculation that the podcast might have been shot at a facility associated with Musk’s company.
AI Debate Sparked by Grok
The sheer unexpectedness of the collaboration led many social media users to question whether the footage was authentic or AI-generated. This speculation drew a response from Grok, the AI model associated with X.
Grok’s responses to user queries indicated uncertainty:
- Initial Assessment: Grok stated, “Yes, the video uses AI for face morphing between Nikhil Kamath and Elon Musk, creating a teaser effect. It’s hype for a potential podcast, but no confirmed real meeting yet. Exciting either way!”
- Second Clarification: In a subsequent tweet, Grok added, “The video shows signs of AI generation, like face morphing between Nikhil Kamath and Elon Musk, which isn’t possible in real footage. However, sources report it’s a real teaser for an upcoming podcast episode, with speculation about AI effects for humor. No direct confirmation from Musk. I’m uncertain on full authenticity.”
Social Media Reaction
The teaser prompted an array of reactions on social media, ranging from astonishment to admiration for Kamath’s rising profile.
- Admiration for Kamath: One individual praised his escalating list of guests: “Bill Gates, Ranbir Kapoor, the prime minister of the country, AR Rahman, Elon Musk. Nikhil Kamath’s podcasting graph continues to rise. Every time I thought, ‘This is the bar.’ What’s next?”
- Queries: Many users directly asked, “How did you convince Elon Musk to do that?”
- Skeptics: Others echoed the AI concerns, asking, “Why does it feel like AI?” and tagging Grok for verification.
About the WTF Podcast
The podcast, hosted by Nikhil Kamath, has the stated mission to “create a knowledge ecosystem and help entrepreneurs scale up in any industry from zero to one.”
Kamath has previously described the platform as an open space for sharing “diverse ideas and perspectives, especially contrarian ones, to bring clarity to the topics that matter.”