Elon Musk on People by WTF: ‘AI will overwhelm traditional media with real-time movies, podcasts and games’

In a nearly two-hour-long podcast on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s YouTube channel, People by WTF, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared his thoughts on the future of media, AI, and live human experiences. The WTF podcast released on Sunday, titled “Elon Musk: A Different Conversation w/ Nikhil Kamath”, and explored topics ranging from work and consciousness to family, money, and the evolving entertainment industry.

Elon Musk believes AI can transform movies, games and podcasts

Elon Musk predicts AI can transform movies, games and podcasts. When asked about the future of content, he predicted that media, movies and podcasting would become “overwhelmingly AI-generated.” He highlighted real-time video generation and video games as areas where AI is set to make a significant impact. Musk also emphasised the impressive capabilities of AI tools developed by his company, xAI, and others, stating that AI can convincingly emulate human experiences, including those of scarred or deeply nuanced individuals.

The value of live experiences

Nikhil Kamath pointed out that live events are experiencing a resurgence, noting that audiences seem increasingly drawn to real human interaction. Musk agreed, suggesting that when digital media becomes ubiquitous and almost freely accessible, live events will become a scarce and highly valued commodity.

Scarcity could make live events a premium investment

When asked whether the premium for live experiences might rise and if it represents a good investment opportunity, Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, responded affirmatively. He noted that live events will hold more value than digital content due to their scarcity, positioning them as a potential area for growth and investment in the entertainment industry.

Notably, Musk also revealed during the podcast that his partner, Shivon Zilis, director of operations and special projects at his company Neuralink, is “half-Indian.”

The disclosure surprised host Nikhil Kamath, but Musk had another revelation in store. He shared that one of his children with Zilis carries the middle name ‘Sekhar,’ a tribute to legendary Indian astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.

“One of my sons with her, his middle name is Sekhar, after Chandrasekhar,” Musk told Kamath on People by WTF.