Elon Musk Sued Over Copyright Because He Copied, Right?

As a movie buff with three decades of cinema-loving under my belt, I must say that Elon Musk seems to be treading on thin ice once again. The Blade Runner 2049 copyright infringement allegations are just another chapter in his ongoing saga of legal entanglements. It’s not the first time a Hollywood heavyweight has come after him, but let’s hope it won’t be the last.


Watch out, Elon Musk, as Ana de Armas might unleash her unexpected strength and potentially damage your cars. This warning comes as Alcon Entertainment, the company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” has filed a lawsuit against Musk for copyright infringement. The latest legal action alleges that Tesla, under Musk’s leadership, utilized imagery from the film without permission to promote their self-driving “robotaxi” at an event on October 10th. However, the controversy deepens as it seems that the event didn’t use authentic Blade Runner images. Instead, they reportedly used AI-generated images mimicking scenes from “Blade Runner 2049,” including one featuring a figure resembling Ryan Gosling. Alcon Entertainment considers these actions to be a deliberate and malicious attempt, according to the New York Times.

Indeed, the term “robotaxi” doesn’t quite hit the mark. It seems a bit awkward, like an AI has been programmed solely on the basis of “Inspector Gadget.” If these mechanical drivers are to rule the roads, could we perhaps strive for a touch of elegance and sophistication?

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2024-10-22 02:53