Elon Musk recently found himself at the center of controversy after being accused of using a "booster" service to level up a character to level 97 in Path of Exile 2. The allegations surfaced following a 32-minute video released by popular streamer Asmongold, who delved into the claims that Musk might have purchased a high-level character or had someone else level it up for him. The video highlighted the significant time commitment required to reach such a high level, sparking questions about how Musk could manage this alongside his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X.
Further fueling the controversy, players noted that during Musk's streams, he appeared unfamiliar with the game's mechanics, which seemed inconsistent with someone who had supposedly leveled a character from zero to 97. This observation led to widespread skepticism within the gaming community.
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In response to Asmongold's video, Musk took to social media to defend himself, humorously suggesting that he, too, "needs to coordinate with the boss." He also implied that Asmongold consults with a team of editors before posting content on the X network. Asmongold clarified that he does not have a boss and that any editors he works with are part of his team, a common practice among content creators on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. This, Asmongold argued, allows streamers to focus on content creation rather than the editing process.
Asmongold's rebuttal emphasized what he perceives as Musk's lack of understanding about the behind-the-scenes processes of content creation. This exchange has added another layer to the ongoing discussion about integrity and transparency in gaming and content creation.