FAQ: GTA 6 LIVE: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Fires Shots at Elon Musk Over AI

What did Strauss Zelnick say about Elon Musk and AI?

Zelnick joked at Semafor World Economy 2026 that if AI was going to take anyone's job, it should take Elon Musk's first — the 'richest man on Earth.' He also suggested Musk might be 'a simulation.'

Is GTA 6 using AI to replace developers?

No. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has repeatedly stated that GTA 6 has been entirely handcrafted and that AI should assist employees, not replace them.

When is GTA 6 actually releasing?

GTA 6 is scheduled for November 19, 2026, confirmed by Take-Two in February 2026. The game has been delayed twice: from Autumn 2025 to May 26, 2026, and then to November 19, 2026.

What did Elon Musk say about GTA 6?

Musk agreed with a user on X/Twitter that generative AI could create a personalized GTA 6 experience for individual players before the game's release.