The creator of the film Blade Runner 2049 has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros Discovery, claiming they used images from the movie without authorization.

Axar.az reports that , citing BBC, Alcon Entertainment, the production company, asserts it specifically denied a request from Warner Bros to utilize material from the film for Tesla's launch event of its highly anticipated robotaxi.

Alcon alleges that despite its refusal, Tesla and other event organizers on October 10 used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate promotional imagery inspired by the film.

Tesla and Warner Bros have not yet responded to requests for comment from BBC News.