‘i, Robot’ Director Says Elon Musk May Have Ripped Off His Movie: ‘can I Have My Designs Back Please?’

Brian Welk, IndieWire
Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:00pm

Alex Proyas noticed some striking similarities between his 2004 film and Tesla's Optimus, Robovan, and Cybercab Robotaxi.

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‘i, Robot’ Director Says Elon Musk May Have Ripped Off His Movie: ‘can I Have My Designs Back Please?’

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