Judge Lets Blade Runner 2049 Copyright Suit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Move Forward
Reason Magazine • 2/6/2026
Summary
A judge has allowed a copyright lawsuit related to "Blade Runner 2049" against Elon Musk and Tesla to proceed. This ruling increases the likelihood that copyright suits involving generative AI will not be dismissed, which may discourage the use of the technology due to potential costly legal fees.
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