Film Director Requests Musk to Return His Designs
Alex Proyas, the director of the 2004 film 'I, Robot,' has made allegations against Elon Musk, claiming that Musk has replicated his designs in Tesla products. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Alex Proyas has suggested that the androids and vehicles produced by Tesla are inspired by his film 'I, Robot.'
The movie director has claimed that Elon Musk has repurposed designs from the 2004 film adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s 'I, Robot' series. Tesla held an event titled ‘We, Robot’ last week, cleverly playing on the name of the renowned collection of sci-fi short stories. During the event in Burbank, California, Musk, the company's CEO, showcased updated versions of the Optimus humanoid robots and new designs for self-driving vehicles.
”Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?” Proyas remarked on X, sharing side-by-side comparisons of Tesla's presentations and visuals from his film, which starred Will Smith as a detective who is skeptical of robots.
While Musk did not address the seemingly serious claim of intellectual property theft, some of his supporters countered that the designs from the 2004 movie might not be as original as Proyas implies, citing influences from art and automobile designs from previous decades.
’Robot’ was well-received for its production quality, but some enthusiasts of Asimov’s literature criticized the film for straying from the original themes of logical dilemmas and ethical questions, opting instead for a more action-oriented narrative filled with conspiracy elements. Critics have noted that Proyas’s version carries distinct technophobic overtones, reminiscent of James Cameron’s 'The Terminator,' contrasting with Asimov's vision of technology enhancing human life.
The Tesla presentation, aimed at fans and investors, faced additional scrutiny when there were suggestions that the Optimus robots demonstrated at the event were at least partially controlled by human operators remotely.
This speculation arose from the robots' complex behavior, supported by sources cited by Bloomberg and a filmed interaction from the event.
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
The movie director has claimed that Elon Musk has repurposed designs from the 2004 film adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s 'I, Robot' series. Tesla held an event titled ‘We, Robot’ last week, cleverly playing on the name of the renowned collection of sci-fi short stories. During the event in Burbank, California, Musk, the company's CEO, showcased updated versions of the Optimus humanoid robots and new designs for self-driving vehicles.
”Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?” Proyas remarked on X, sharing side-by-side comparisons of Tesla's presentations and visuals from his film, which starred Will Smith as a detective who is skeptical of robots.
While Musk did not address the seemingly serious claim of intellectual property theft, some of his supporters countered that the designs from the 2004 movie might not be as original as Proyas implies, citing influences from art and automobile designs from previous decades.
’Robot’ was well-received for its production quality, but some enthusiasts of Asimov’s literature criticized the film for straying from the original themes of logical dilemmas and ethical questions, opting instead for a more action-oriented narrative filled with conspiracy elements. Critics have noted that Proyas’s version carries distinct technophobic overtones, reminiscent of James Cameron’s 'The Terminator,' contrasting with Asimov's vision of technology enhancing human life.
The Tesla presentation, aimed at fans and investors, faced additional scrutiny when there were suggestions that the Optimus robots demonstrated at the event were at least partially controlled by human operators remotely.
This speculation arose from the robots' complex behavior, supported by sources cited by Bloomberg and a filmed interaction from the event.
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
