Elon Musk Posts a Video of ‘Baby Him' From 50 Years Ago — But There's a Twist

Time of India

17 hours ago

A recent post by Elon Musk on X is drawing attention for its blend of technology and nostalgia. The short clip, created using a new AI tool, transforms a photograph of Musk as a child into a moving video.
The image, over five decades old, now appears as a short animation– made possible by X's latest feature powered by Grok AI.
Musk's post has sparked conversation across the platform, with users appreciating both the realism of the output and the simplicity of the moment it captured.
Musk shares animated version of 50-year-old photo
In the post, Musk wrote, 'Grok turns an old picture of me from 50 years ago into a video.' The video shows a young Musk smiling while eating ice cream– a moment many viewers found instantly likable.
It was made using Grok Imagine, a new tool that can turn any still photo into a short video clip within the app.
Realistic results spark reactions
The post quickly caught the eye of users, many of whom were impressed by how authentic the video looked. 'It looks real. It actually looks real. Imagine that,' one user commented. Another wrote, 'I'm giggling at myself right now. Immediately seeing the video, I thought - that boy looks like a little
Elon Musk
! I didn't read the post owner's name.'
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Many responses reflected a mix of surprise and amusement. 'Ha ha, you were cute back then,' read one reply. Several users also tried out the feature for themselves. 'Just tried it with my family photo, and that is really awesome. Loved the video,' a user shared in response to Musk's post.
One comment stood out for its tone of reflection: 'Little did the little one know that one day he would be one of the most important people in the world.'
X rolls out Grok Imagine for photo-to-video conversion
According to a report by India Today, the tool used for the clip– Grok Imagine– is part of X's push to bring AI features to its platform. It lets users turn still photos into short animated clips without leaving the app or using other software. The process is fully automated, so anyone can try it with any image in their feed.
At this stage, Grok Imagine is available globally at no cost. The feature is part of the growing influence of Grok AI, which X has positioned as a key component of its in-app innovation strategy.
More than just a memory
While the video shared by Musk is brief, its impact goes beyond just one post. It represents a new kind of interaction with personal archives– where AI tools are helping people re-experience static memories in dynamic ways.
As this technology becomes more accessible, many users are expected to revisit their old photo collections, now with the option of bringing moments from the past to life– just as Musk did with a childhood memory.