At a Tesla event, Elon Musk revealed the futuristic Cybercab and latest Optimus robots under the "We, Robot" showcase, prompting filmmaker Alex Proyas to accuse him of design plagiarism. Proyas, director of 'I, Robot,' shared a post on social media highlighting similarities between Tesla's designs and those from his film, starring Will Smith. The post, which quickly attracted attention, led to further debate on whether Musk's inventions were inspired by science fiction.

Proyas commented on the lack of originality, while 'I, Robot' production designer Patrick Tatopoulos acknowledged the similarities, suggesting a possible tribute. Despite these claims, some online users pointed out that sci-fi has long influenced technology, citing Musk's own past acknowledgements, such as his fascination with 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and 'Blade Runner.'

The debate underscores an ongoing conversation about the fine line between inspiration and imitation in tech as AI and robotics continue to evolve under the influence of cinematic visions.