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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Grok Imagine Turns Musk-Zilis Child's Sketch Into Something the Internet Can't Stop Watching
A hand-drawn sketch by Elon Musk 's young son has sparked fresh interest in AI tools– this time in a deeply personal context. When Shivon Zilis, an executive at Neuralink, used xAI's image-to-animation tool to bring their toddler's crayon drawing to life, the internet paused to take notice. The brief clip, shared on social media, has now been viewed millions of times and is being praised for both its simplicity and emotional resonance. Child's crayon drawing turned into an animated clip Strider, the three-year-old son of Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis, recently made a bright and playful sketch of a yellow spaceship flying toward a pink version of Mars. The drawing, addressed to 'Daddy Elon Musk', was later animated using Grok Imagine– an image-to-animation tool developed by xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence company. Zilis posted the short clip on X (formerly Twitter), writing: 'Imagine bringing images to life.' The animation retained the colours and shapes from the original drawing, turning them into a soft and flowing animated sequence. Musk shares the animation with followers Shortly after the clip was posted, Elon Musk reshared it on his own X handle. His caption read: 'Grok Imagine can turn your child's drawing into an animated movie.' The video has since garnered over 8 million views. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo by Taboola by Taboola Online reactions: Emotional and curious The video was met with a warm response across social media. Several users commented on how the animation felt 'heartwarming' and 'amazing.' A few even shared that they were inspired to experiment with their own children's artwork using similar tools. Many comments also focused on how closely the final animation reflected the child's original sketch. The moment gave way to broader conversations around the evolving role of AI in everyday life– especially when it comes to memory-making and creativity. Who is Shivon Zilis? Shivon Zilis, who holds an executive role at Neuralink– Elon Musk's brain-machine interface company– was born to a Canadian father and an Indian Punjabi mother, according to a report by The Economic Times. Zilis and Musk have four children together: twins named Strider and Azure, a daughter named Arcadia, and a son named Seldon Lycurgus.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elon Musk's three-year-old son drew a spaceship for 'daddy'. Toddler's mom used AI to bring it to life. Watch viral video
— shivon (@shivon) — elonmusk (@elonmusk) Who is Shivon Zilis? What happens when a child's imagination meets cutting-edge AI? A little magic—and the internet can't stop watching. Elon Musk 's 3-year-old son, Strider, recently drew a bright yellow spaceship flying toward a pink Mars. But what makes this doodle special isn't just the crayon—it's what happened next. Shivon Zilis , a Neuralink executive and Musk's former partner, turned their son's sketch into a short animated video using xAI 's chatbot, Grok. She shared the charming transformation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), captioning it: 'Imagine bringing images to life.' The original drawing, a sweet message addressed to 'Daddy Elon Musk,' was brought to life with the help of Grok Imagine , xAI's image-to-animation tool. The result? A colourful, dreamy animation that captured the hearts of thousands online. Zilis's video quickly went himself was quick to share the creation, reposting the video with the caption: 'Grok Imagine can turn your child's drawing into an animated movie.' His tweet has more than 8 million wholesome mix of technology and family moments struck a chord with people online. Many praised the video, calling it amazing and heartwarming. Some parents said they were inspired to try the tool with their own children, while others were genuinely surprised at how accurately the animation brought a child's imagination to life. The response was filled with excitement, wonder, and a shared sense of how powerful and personal AI can feel when used Zilis is an executive at Neuralink, the brain-machine interface company co-founded by Musk. She was born to a Canadian father and an Indian Punjabi mother. Zilis and Musk share four children together: twin siblings Strider and Azure, a daughter named Arcadia, and a son named Seldon Lycurgus.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Elon Musk reacts as Indian-origin partner Shivon Zilis turns son's drawing into animated video using Grok: ‘That's museum art'
Shivon Zilis, an executive at Neuralink and mother to Elon Musk's twins, recently melted hearts online after she shared a touching moment involving her son and xAI's new tool, Grok Imagine. In a now-viral post, Zilis revealed how her 3-year-old son, Strider, had drawn a colourful starship labeled 'for Daddy,' depicting a cheerful yellow spaceship soaring toward a pink Mars. Wanting to bring her son's creativity to life, Zilis used Grok Imagine, a generative AI tool that transforms prompts into animations and images, to animate the drawing. The result was a whimsical, dreamlike video that quickly captured the attention of fellow parents, creatives, and Musk himself. 'Imagine bringing images to life,' she wrote in the caption, as views on the post climbed into the millions. Imagine bringing images to life ✨ — Shivon Zilis (@shivon) August 5, 2025 Musk reacted with a smiling emoji and later reposted the video, proudly declaring, 'Grok Imagine can turn your child's drawing into an animated movie.' Grok Imagine can turn your child's drawing into an animated movie 🥰 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 5, 2025 The response online was swift and enthusiastic. One parent commented, 'I am going to try this tonight with the kids!' Another struck a thoughtful tone, writing, 'That's pretty cool. At the same time, children do need to be less on screens & more kid to kid experiences.' A third user wrote, 'The way my kids will learn art is so different. In a good way. They can truly see their imagination come to life.' Zilis, born to a Canadian father and an Indian Punjabi mother, shares four children with Elon Musk: twin siblings Strider and Azure, a daughter named Arcadia, and a son named Seldon Lycurgus.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Elon Musk is all hearts after Indian-origin partner uses Grok to animate his son's doodle
Shivon Zilis, the Indian-origin Neuralink executive who is the mother of Elon Musk's twins, recently shared a heartwarming post in which she used xAI's Grok to bring her son's starship doodle to life. The animated result not only delighted parents on social media but also drew an affectionate response from Musk himself. Shivon Zilis shared a drawing of a starship made by her 3-year-old son, Strider, addressed to "Daddy" Elon Musk. (X/ShivonZilis) Zilis shared a drawing of a starship made by her 3-year-old son, Strider, addressed to "Daddy" Musk. The adorable creation showed a yellow spaceship flying to a pink Mars. Zilis then used Grok Imagine, a new generative AI tool that allows users to create AI images and videos from text prompts, to bring the drawing to life. "Imagine bringing images to life," she wrote in the caption. The video garnered thousands of views, and among the hundreds of parents sharing animated versions of their own children's paintings, Musk also left a love-struck reaction. Sharing a simple smiling emoji with hearts around it, the X owner reacted to the post, later resharing it with the caption: 'Grok Imagine can turn your child's drawing into an animated movie." The prompt gained popularity with many parents who praised it as an opportunity to celebrate their children's art. "The way my kids will learn art is so different. In a good way. They can truly see their imagination come to life," said one user. Another added, "That's such a great way to inspire kids to keep creating art and also preserve it for a long time." Zilis Zilis, born to a Canadian father and a mother of Indian Punjabi descent, shares four children with Elon Musk: twins Strider and Azure, a daughter named Arcadia, and a son named Seldon Lycurgus.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Living kidney donor 'will give our son a new life'
Amrit Paul was in the middle of his computer science exams when he was told by doctors he would need a kidney transplant. "It was a shock. I didn't really know how to handle it and, in all honesty, I went into a shell," he said. He was placed on the organ donation register almost five years ago, having been diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease aged four. Amrit undergoes nine hours of peritoneal dialysis each night, a method of blood purification used when kidneys fail. "People say I look fine, but under the hood there are a lot of problems," the 24-year-old said. Now he and his parents are appealing for a living kidney donor from the South Asian community to come forward. 'Debunk myths' "Feeling your body change as your organs start to decline is tough," added Amrit, who works remotely in software sales. "My family are my motivation, they've been so supportive." Amrit's mum Jatinder Paul is leading their campaign. Their poster reads: "Please, help us find an angel for Amrit." Their appeal comes as NHS Blood and Transplant reveals that a record number of people are waiting for a life-saving transplant in the UK. When Amrit's immediate family, who are Indian Punjabi, discovered they were unable to donate, they also became aware of the shortage of matching donors from global majority backgrounds. "As a parent, it's hard not being able to donate because of your own health issues," said Jatinder. "So you reach out to the wider community and ask if there's someone who can help give him his life back." Dr Rhys Evans, clinical lead for kidney transplantation at Royal Free London, where Amrit is receiving care, said ethnicity can play a significant role in how long a patient waits. "Unfortunately, for patients like Amrit who has blood group B, which is more common in South Asian and Black ethnic groups it often means a longer wait, because there are fewer donors from those communities," he said. As of 31 March 2025, more than 8,000 people were on the active transplant waiting list across the UK - the highest number ever recorded. Over 1,300 of those patients are based in London. In the capital, the number of deceased organ donors fell last year to 130, down from 154 the previous year. Fiona Loud, policy director at charity Kidney Care UK, said greater awareness and conversation within ethnic minority communities is vital. "Sadly, every day at least one person dies waiting for a transplant. This has to change," she said. "People from Black and South Asian communities are more likely to need a donor from the same background as them so that the organ is less likely to be rejected. "Talking about it and sharing your decision helps debunk myths and makes your wishes clear to loved ones." Funding for more black and Asian blood donors Lack of ethnic diversity among egg and sperm donors Couple donate stem cells in 'rare' double match Anthony Clarkson, director of organ and tissue donation and transplantation at NHS Blood and Transplant, is also urging people to register their wishes. "We are facing an incredibly concerning situation. More people than ever are waiting for transplants, but fewer donations are taking place," he said. "We need to act across all areas - modernising the Organ Donor Register, improving understanding of the law, and investing in technologies that preserve and treat organs." Despite the difficulties and uncertainty about whether a donor will come forward, the family say they remain hopeful. "We want to spread the word, bring awareness and find a match," said Jatinder. "He's focused on living a normal life, and that's what gives us the strength to keep going as a unit." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to NHS: Become a living donor
