Film director charges Musk with appropriating his designs
Alex Proyas, the director of the 2004 Hollywood film ‘I, Robot’, has made accusations against Elon Musk, claiming that his designs have been replicated in Tesla products. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Alex Proyas has suggested that Tesla's androids and vehicles bear resemblance to designs from his sci-fi action film 'I, Robot.'
The director has criticized billionaire Elon Musk for allegedly appropriating concepts showcased in the 2004 film, which is an adaptation of Isaac Asimov's book series. Last week, Tesla held an event named ‘We, Robot’—a playful nod to Asimov’s renowned collection of short stories. During the event in Burbank, California, Musk unveiled upgraded Optimus humanoid robots along with new self-driving car prototypes.
”Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?” Proyas remarked on X on Sunday, accompanying his statement with side-by-side images comparing Tesla's displays with elements featured in his directed film, which starred Will Smith as a police detective skeptical of robots.
While Musk did not address the insinuated claim of intellectual property theft, some of his supporters argued that the designs from the 2004 movie may not be as novel as Proyas suggested, citing influences from artistic and automotive designs that date back many years.
Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please? #ElonMusk #Elon_Musk pic.twitter.com/WPgxHevr6E
— Alex Proyas, October 13, 2024
Critics had previously lauded ‘I, Robot’ for its high production quality, although some Asimov aficionados expressed dissatisfaction over the shift from logical dilemmas and moral questions to an action-oriented narrative steeped in conspiracy. Critics have pointed out that Proyas’s rendition carries noticeable technophobic elements, reminiscent of James Cameron’s ‘The Terminator,’ in contrast to Asimov's more optimistic vision regarding technology’s potential to improve human life.
The Tesla event, targeted at fans and investors, faced further scrutiny when speculation arose that the Optimus androids demonstrated were at least partially controlled remotely by humans.
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This speculation was fueled by the sophisticated behaviors of the robots, as well as mentions in sources provided by Bloomberg and an interaction captured on film during the event.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
The director has criticized billionaire Elon Musk for allegedly appropriating concepts showcased in the 2004 film, which is an adaptation of Isaac Asimov's book series. Last week, Tesla held an event named ‘We, Robot’—a playful nod to Asimov’s renowned collection of short stories. During the event in Burbank, California, Musk unveiled upgraded Optimus humanoid robots along with new self-driving car prototypes.
”Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?” Proyas remarked on X on Sunday, accompanying his statement with side-by-side images comparing Tesla's displays with elements featured in his directed film, which starred Will Smith as a police detective skeptical of robots.
While Musk did not address the insinuated claim of intellectual property theft, some of his supporters argued that the designs from the 2004 movie may not be as novel as Proyas suggested, citing influences from artistic and automotive designs that date back many years.
Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please? #ElonMusk #Elon_Musk pic.twitter.com/WPgxHevr6E
— Alex Proyas, October 13, 2024
Critics had previously lauded ‘I, Robot’ for its high production quality, although some Asimov aficionados expressed dissatisfaction over the shift from logical dilemmas and moral questions to an action-oriented narrative steeped in conspiracy. Critics have pointed out that Proyas’s rendition carries noticeable technophobic elements, reminiscent of James Cameron’s ‘The Terminator,’ in contrast to Asimov's more optimistic vision regarding technology’s potential to improve human life.
The Tesla event, targeted at fans and investors, faced further scrutiny when speculation arose that the Optimus androids demonstrated were at least partially controlled remotely by humans.
READ MORE: Musk spent $1bn on coup attempt – Maduro
This speculation was fueled by the sophisticated behaviors of the robots, as well as mentions in sources provided by Bloomberg and an interaction captured on film during the event.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
