Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of 'Blade Runner 2049' Imagery

Alcon Entertainment sues Tesla and Musk for copyright infringement, claiming unauthorized use of AI-generated images at robotaxi event.

Alcon Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, Tesla, and Warner Bros. Discovery for allegedly using AI-generated images resembling 'Blade Runner 2049' without permission.
The lawsuit claims that Musk and Tesla sought permission to use the film's imagery just hours before their event, which Alcon denied.
Alcon argues the unauthorized use of imagery could harm its potential partnerships, especially given Musk's controversial political activities.
Elon Musk responded to the lawsuit with a dismissive comment on social media, stating 'That movie sucked.'
Tesla's 'We, Robot' event showcased its robotaxi prototype, which Alcon claims improperly invoked 'Blade Runner 2049' to enhance its appeal.