In an event held by Tesla, Elon Musk introduced the futuristic Cybercab and showcased the latest look at Optimus robots, raising eyebrows and drawing allegations from I, Robot director Alex Proyas. Proyas took to social media platform X to accuse Musk of copying his designs, seen by over 6.4 million users. In response to comments about originality, Proyas highlighted his collaboration with a skilled design team for the film's visuals and contrastingly remarked on Musk's team's alleged dependence on cinematic influences. The film's production designer, Patrick Tatopoulos, also reflected on this, sharing juxtaposed images of the film's aesthetics beside Tesla's creations. However, the accusations were met with both skepticism and support, as fans and critics debated the origins and inspirations of sci-fi innovations. Echoes of past films like Metropolis and Bladerunner further fueled discussions on the continuing loop between science fiction and reality in tech developments. This controversy underscores ongoing conversations about how tech companies draw inspiration from sci-fi and the ethical nuances surrounding such creative influences.