First reviews in for Elon Musk’s AI-generated ‘Odyssey’ episode

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26 Oct 2026 • 7:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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First reviews in for Elon Musk’s AI-generated ‘Odyssey’ episode

  • Elon Musk’s Grok Imagine has released the first seven-minute episode of its AI-generated adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, which viewers have described as "pure garbage".
  • Musk previously promised a full-length, historically accurate film after criticising the diverse casting in Christopher Nolan’s cinematic adaptation.
  • Viewers mocked the AI footage for its airbrushed white characters, unnatural motion, and English dialogue, contradicting Musk's claims of historical authenticity.
  • Social media users highlighted the project as evidence of artificial intelligence's current limitations and lack of artistic taste.
  • Meanwhile, Nolan’s live-action version of The Odyssey has become Universal Pictures’ highest-grossing film of all time, taking in over $1.7bn globally.

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