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'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi event

Headline from Local News 8

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market Tesla’s new robotaxis.

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deadline

    “Problematic” Elon Musk & Warner Bros. Discovery Blasted By ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Over “Highly Offensive” AI Imagery Used In Tesla Pitch (opens Deadline)

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    Tesla CEO Elon Musk & his pal David Zaslav's WBD are being hauled into court for copyright infringement by Blade Runner 2049 producers

  2. NBC News

    Elon Musk, Tesla and WBD sued over alleged 'Blade Runner 2049' AI ripoff for Cybercab promotion (opens NBC News)

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    Elon Musk, his car company Tesla and Warner Brothers Discovery were sued Monday over their alleged artificial intelligence-fueled copyright infringement of images from the film “Blade Runner 2049” to promote Tesla’s robotaxi concept.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producer Sues Elon Musk’s Tesla, Warner Bros. Discovery Over AI Images (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The lawsuit says Musk of creating AI-generated promotional materials to promote Tesla's cybercab robotaxi. It also names Warner Bros. Discovery.

  4. Forbes

    ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk, Tesla Over Robotaxi AI Images (opens Forbes)

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    Alcon Entertainment filed a lawsuit alleging Musk and Tesla used AI to generate images resembling stills from “Blade Runner 2049” to use in Tesla’s Cybercab presentation.

  5. Jalopnik

    Elon Musk Sued By 'Blade Runner' Production Company After Tesla Cybercab Reveal Used AI Images (opens Jalopnik)

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    Warner Bros. Discovery and Tesla are also named in the suit, which alleges Tesla made its own AI images after being denied use of the originals

  6. Variety

    ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk, Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery, Alleging Copyright Infringement (opens Variety)

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    'Blade Runner 2049' producers sued Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging Tesla's Cybercab presentation violated their copyrights.

  7. New York Post

    Tesla, Warner Bros. sued for allegedly ripping off images from ‘Blade Runner 2049’ to promote cybercab (opens New York Post)

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    Movie and television studio Alcon Entertainment on Monday sued Tesla and Warner Bros Discovery over claims they used images tied to the film “Blade Runner 2049” to promote Tesla's new autonomous cybercab.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    'Blade Runner 2049' producer sues Elon Musk, Warner Bros. Discovery over Tesla Cybercab launch (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    'Blade Runner 2049' production company Alcon Entertainment sued Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros. Discovery for copyright infringement. Here's why.

  9. Rolling Stone

    'Blade Runner 2049' Producers Sue Elon Musk Over AI Art in Cybercab Presentation (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Producers of 'Blade Runner 2049' file copyright suit against Elon Musk and Tesla for using an AI-generated image resembling shot from film

  10. Breitbart News

    'Blade Runner 2049' Producers Sue Elon Musk Because They Are Mad He Supports Donald Trump (opens Breitbart News)

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    Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind the sci-fi film Blade Runner 2049, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, Tesla, and Warner Bros. Discovery for alleged copyright infringement. The production company claims they denied Musk's usage of material from the film due to his support of Do…

  11. Local News 8

    'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi event (opens Local News 8)

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    LOS ANGELES (AP) — A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market Tesla’s new robotaxis.

  12. Washington Times

    ‘Blade Runner 2049’ producers sue Tesla over AI images at robotaxi event (opens Washington Times)

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    The producers behind "Blade Runner 2049" filed a lawsuit this week against Elon Musk's Tesla after the electric car company allegedly used licensed content from the film to generate AI images for its robotaxi event.

  13. Newsweek

    Elon Musk sued by "Blade Runner 2049" producers over robotaxi imagery (opens Newsweek)

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    Musk is accused of using an AI-generated image at a recent event that allegedly resembles a scene from the science fiction movie.

  14. FOX Business

    ‘Blade Runner 2049’ company takes jabs at Elon Musk in lawsuit over Tesla Cybercab event (opens FOX Business)

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    Alcon Entertainment sued Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros Discovery for alleged copyright infringement during a Cybercab unveiling event.

  15. Variety

    Elon Musk Says ‘Blade Runner 2049’ ‘Sucked’ After Production Company Sues Him (opens Variety)

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    Elon Musk, sued by the producers of 'Blade Runner 2049,' had a three-word response to the litigation: 'That movie sucked'

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