Silicon Valley Crosswalks Hacked to Play Satirical Messages Mocking Musk and Zuckerberg

Officials in Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Menlo Park investigate tampered crosswalk buttons, raising concerns about infrastructure security and accessibility.

Hackers reprogrammed crosswalk buttons in Silicon Valley cities to play satirical, AI-generated messages mimicking Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
The spoofed messages included commentary on AI, wealth, and societal influence, with audio impersonations of the tech CEOs going viral on social media.
Palo Alto officials confirmed disabling audio features at 12 intersections downtown, while Redwood City and Menlo Park continue investigations into similar incidents.
The compromised crosswalk buttons, which are crucial for visually impaired pedestrians, highlight vulnerabilities in public infrastructure systems.
The motive and identity of the hackers remain unknown, prompting discussions on public safety, digital security, and hacktivism.

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