Tesla CEO Elon Musk, never one to shy away from spectacle, shared an AI-generated video on Monday that was as bizarre as it was entertaining. The video, that Musk captioned "High time for an AI fashion show," on X, featured an array of prominent political figures, each donning outlandish, futuristic attire as they strutted down a digital runway. If the idea of the Pope in high fashion wasn’t wild enough, the rest of the video surely took the cake.
High time for an AI fashion show pic.twitter.com/ra6cHQ4AAu Now, I wouldn’t be able to tell these politicians-turned-AI runway models apart in a line-up, but I do know fashion, whether it be meme-worthy or not.
The show kicked off with none other than Pope Francis, who appeared dressed in an ensemble that can only be described as divine haute couture. Clad in a white Balenciaga-like puffer coat that could double as a luxury sleeping bag, the Pope’s outfit was cinched at the waist with a gold belt that screamed “Vatican bling.” To complete his look, he carried a large, ornate cross in one hand and a holy water sprinkler in the other, because why not? Next up was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who appeared to have raided a technicolour dreamcoat factory.
Modi’s vibrant, multi-coloured ensemble featured a long, patchwork coat adorned with geometric patterns and symbols, merging traditional Indian design with futuristic flair. Adding a stylish twist, he sported dark sunglasses that made him look like a Bollywood star r.