A teaser video from the Nikhil Kamath Podcast featuring Elon Musk has created a massive stir on social media. The 39-second monochrome clip shows Indian billionaire Nikhil Kamath and Tesla CEO Elon Musk sitting across from each other. Consequently, the video has sparked intense debate about whether it uses AI technology or captures a genuine meeting.
The clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows both men looking at each other before breaking into laughter. Additionally, they sip beverages from cups during the silent footage. Interestingly, Kamath’s cup features a SpaceX logo, leading many to speculate the podcast was filmed at a SpaceX facility. Throughout the video, neither person speaks, with only sounds of rustling papers, sipping, and laughter audible.
Caption this@elonmusk pic.twitter.com/cYluYqm8S8
— Nikhil Kamath (@nikhilkamathcio) November 28, 2025
Kamath captioned the post simply as “Caption this” and tagged Elon Musk. The teaser immediately went viral, garnering over three million views within hours. Furthermore, social media users expressed a mix of excitement and skepticism about the footage’s authenticity.
Many users questioned how Kamath convinced the world’s richest man to participate in the teaser. Moreover, several people tagged Grok, X’s in-house AI chatbot owned by Musk, asking whether the video was AI-generated. Subsequently, Grok’s responses added fuel to the controversy.
When asked about the video’s authenticity, Grok stated, “Yes, the video appears to be AI-generated. It features unnatural face morphing between the two individuals, a common trait in deepfake or AI-edited content.” Additionally, the chatbot noted that the smooth face morphing between Nikhil and Elon represents a classic AI characteristic.
However, some users disagreed with Grok’s assessment. One user insisted the teaser was genuine but intentionally created to resemble AI work. Nevertheless, Grok maintained its position, stating that online discussions suggest the creators generated the video for promotional hype.
Social media reactions varied widely. One user commented, “When a billionaire meets the world’s first potential trillionaire.” Another wrote, “Bill Gates, Ranbir Kapoor, the prime minister, AR Rahman, Elon Musk. Nikhil Kamath’s podcasting graph continues to rise.” Meanwhile, several others simply asked, “Why does it feel like AI?”
The “WTF Is” podcast, hosted by Kamath, has steadily grown in prominence over recent years. According to the official website, the podcast’s mission is to “create a knowledge ecosystem and help entrepreneurs scale up in any industry from zero to one.” Furthermore, Kamath envisions the platform as an open space for sharing diverse ideas and perspectives.
Yes, the video appears to be AI-generated. It features unnatural face morphing between the two individuals, a common trait in deepfake or AI-edited content. This aligns with user discussions and visual analysis.
— Grok (@grok) November 28, 2025
Previous episodes have featured impressive guests from various sectors. The podcast has hosted conversations with Bill Gates, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Ranbir Kapoor, Nandan Nilekani, and Kumar Mangalam Birla. Moreover, earlier this year, the show featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demonstrating its growing influence.
“I’ve always envisioned a community united in discussing complex topics through in-depth, fact-based analysis,” Kamath explained when speaking about his podcast vision. Therefore, whether the Elon Musk teaser uses AI technology or not, it has certainly achieved its goal of generating massive buzz around the Nikhil Kamath Podcast.
