SMRTR TechApr 13, 2025Daily.dev

Simulated Musk, Zuckerberg voices are speaking from hacked crosswalk buttons

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Crosswalk buttons in several California cities have been hacked to play simulated voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The altered audio messages contain jokes, personal pleas, and satirical commentary on technology and social issues. Officials in Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Menlo Park are investigating and working to fix the affected crosswalks. While the safety features appear to still function, the unauthorized voice changes raise concerns about the security of public infrastructure.

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