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Silicon Valley Crosswalks Hacked: Musk and Zuckerberg Speak!

4/15/2025

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In a cheeky twist, crosswalk buttons in Silicon Valley were hacked to blare AI-generated voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, poking fun at the tech titans. This playful prank sparked laughter and confusion across Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City. Authorities have swiftly disabled the voices and are ramping up cybersecurity to prevent future antics.

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In a cheeky twist, crosswalk buttons in Silicon Valley were hacked to blare AI-generated voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, poking fun at the tech titans. This playful prank sparked laughter and confusion across Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City. Authorities have swiftly disabled the voices and are ramping up cybersecurity to prevent future antics.