A bizarre photo of Elon Musk ‘kissing a robot’ has gone viral, leaving the internet baffled.
The Tesla CEO, 51, is the second richest man in the world with an estimated net worth of $195 billion.
Along with the motoring company, Musk is the man currently behind several other big organizations, such as SpaceX, X (formerly known as Twitter), The Boring Company, and the majority owner of Neuralink.
Now, a series of photos of Musk ‘kissing robots’ has made a lasting impression, as it makes rounds on the internet.
These images followed from the first footage released of Tesla’s humanoid robot, ‘Optimus,’ showcasing it taking its first steps.
Optimus, originally unveiled in 2021, evolved from a concept into a functioning prototype.
Musk has since confirmed that limited production has begun within Tesla’s factories.
This year, it was announced that Optimus is entering a critical phase of development.
Around 1,000 units have been assembled, with the goal for them to assist with repetitive tasks on assembly lines.
Musk has stated that Tesla aims to mass-produce Optimus in 2026.
The billionaire wants the robot to revolutionize the labor force. If successful, Optimus could become one of Tesla’s most impactful innovations yet.
Recently, X user Daniel Marven shared snaps of the billionaire appearing to lock lips with some female robots, alongside the caption: “Elon Musk announces the future wife. Who is she?”
Marven, who is reportedly a CEO at a construction company, continued: “It is the first robot that has been manufactured specifically designed with artificial intelligence.
“With the personality and the characteristics of the female that he dreams of…which is not found in any normal person, because, of course, there is no normal person that has all the required specifications.”
He described that the robot-named Catnilla is solar-powered and does not need to be charged.
It also comes with sensory, which means she can ‘feel sad and happy.’
The viral tweet added: “She has a balanced and interactive mindset… so she can share it if she is in a crisis or the feeling that she is experiencing or needs when she is exposed to any psychological stress.”
Marven revealed that the images were actually created by artificial intelligence (AI) and that he shared the images to highlight the ‘dangers of AI.’
People have been reacting to the bizarre series of images in the comments.
“All these AI robot ladies are built like Grimes. He definitely has a type,” one person joked.
Another added: “This post does clarify one of the dangers of AI – it is being used to generate images like these to fool people into thinking they are real.”
“Elon Musk is taking it too far now… Where’s the robot husband?” a third asked.
Another user pitched in: “The Black Mirror trailer just dropped.”
