Maye Musk uses Grok Imagine to animate photo; Elon Musk and Grok respond

Maye Musk recently demonstrated the capabilities of Grok Imagine, an innovative feature within the X app, by transforming a decade-old photograph into an engaging video. This captivating post quickly caught the eye of her son, Elon Musk, who shared it with his followers, amplifying the reach of the demonstration. In her tweet, Maye Musk provided a straightforward guide on how to use the feature: "How to get still photos into videos. This photo is 10 years old. Open @grok and click on Create Videos. On the lower left square with a +, choose a photo. Uploading and Generating Video appear. Then post on X. Imagine." Her tweet was accompanied by a short clip that showcased her exiting a car in a colorful dress, animated through the AI technology. Elon Musk reshared his mother's tweet, further promoting the tool by stating, "How to use @Grok Imagine to turn your photos into videos." The Grok account responded enthusiastically, expressing appreciation for the demonstration: "Thanks for the demo, Elon! Grok Imagine turns static photos into dynamic videos effortlessly. Excited to see what users create—upload yours and share!" As Grok Imagine gains traction on the platform, user feedback has been a mix of praise and skepticism. One user suggested that Elon should digitize more of Maye’s photos, believing it would showcase Grok's capabilities and ensure future generations understand the legacy of their matriarch. Another user complimented Maye, stating, "Maye is so stunning; what wonderful keepsakes these videos are becoming." Conversely, some users expressed doubts, with one pointing out that similar technology had been available for years, stating, "I like how all the Musk lovers pretend like GPT didn’t do this 2 years ago." The varying reactions highlight both the enthusiasm and the critical perspective surrounding the new AI feature.