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Elon Musk sued over Blade Runner imagery in Tesla Robotaxi reveal [Video]

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Alcon claims Tesla’s use of the imagery was a “malicious gambit” to make the Cybercab unveiling more appealing.

Elon Musk speaking at Tesla’s “We, Robot” event.

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Hollywood production house Alcon Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and Tesla, claiming the automaker used imagery inspired by the 2017 movie Blade Runner 2049 without permission. 

The lawsuit alleges that Tesla displayed these visuals at an event on October 10 despite Alcon specifically denying the request to use them. Tesla’s move has raised concerns about copyright infringement and the use of intellectual property without authorization.

The production company behind Blade Runner 2049 and other films like The Blind Side filed a lawsuit accusing Musk and Tesla of acting in bad faith. The company emphasized that Tesla only sought permission on the day of the event, giving no room for negotiation. 

Tesla, Musk, and Warner Brothers Discovery, which hosted …

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