Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney Expose Elon Musk’s AI and Controversial Influence in New Documentary

Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney reveal Elon Musk's AI risks and controversial influence in new film at Venice Film Festival.

Editorial Desk

September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Venice, Italy — A new documentary exploring the life and influence of tech mogul Elon Musk has sparked attention at the Venice Film Festival, featuring a simulated interview with the billionaire using artificial intelligence.

The four-hour film, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, uses a CGI avatar and AI voice to recreate an interview with Musk, drawing on his actual statements from past interviews. The approach highlights the irony of Musk’s own belief that we may be living in a simulation, while also questioning his evolving stance on AI technology.

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Ashley St. Clair, a former conservative influencer and mother of one of Musk’s children, appears in the film and discusses their relationship, including her refusal to sign a nondisclosure agreement for paternity support. She also claims that Musk’s AI company, X, allowed users to generate deepfake images of her, leading to emotional distress.

Gibney reveals how Musk altered Twitter’s algorithms to prioritize divisive content, citing input from journalist Zoë Schiffer. The documentary also explores Musk’s early career, his involvement with the Trump administration, and his impact on global politics. The film is set for a theatrical release in October and includes interviews with figures like Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard and neurologist Sam Harris.

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