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Crosswalk Hack: Musk and Zuckerberg Pranked in Palo Alto

4/13/2025

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Story summary

Crosswalk buttons in Palo Alto and Menlo Park were hacked to play funny messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
The messages humorously addressed societal issues and AI concerns, gaining viral attention on social media.
Authorities swiftly reprogrammed the crosswalks back to their original settings after the incident.
Musk and Zuckerberg's historical connections to Palo Alto added local significance to the prank.

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Story summary

Crosswalk buttons in Palo Alto and Menlo Park were hacked to play funny messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
The messages humorously addressed societal issues and AI concerns, gaining viral attention on social media.
Authorities swiftly reprogrammed the crosswalks back to their original settings after the incident.
Musk and Zuckerberg's historical connections to Palo Alto added local significance to the prank.