# The AI Drama: Copyright Issues That Even Replicants Can’t Solve

In a twist worthy of its own Hollywood screenplay, the production company responsible for “Blade Runner 2049” has decided to kick off a legal tussle with Tesla and its breezy CEO, Elon Musk. Apparently, the flick’s stylish aesthetic and dystopian vibes have been rehashed by Tesla’s promotional materials, leaving Alcon Entertainment feeling like a replicant in a copyright nightmare. Who knew AI could lead to such real-world drama?

## Key Points:

– **Litigation Lights Up**: Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery are pitted against Tesla and Elon Musk, stirring a pot of copyright soup.

– **AI or Art Thief?**: The lawsuit claims that the AI-generated images used for Tesla’s “We, Robot” event are uncomfortably reminiscent of the visuals from “Blade Runner 2049.”

– **Cinematic Inspiration**: The plaintiff seems to think that AI has taken more than just inspiration; they suspect it’s been reaping royalties without passing Go.

– **Elon’s Next Move**: The big question is whether Elon will respond with a Twitter rant, or perhaps unveil “Blade Runner” themed Teslas

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https://futurism.com/the-byte/producers-blade-runner-2049-sue-elon-musk

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