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Crosswalk Buttons Hacked: Tech Titans' Voices Blare!

4/20/2025

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In a bizarre twist, crosswalk buttons in U.S. cities were hacked to blare AI-generated voices of tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. The pranksters took advantage of a Bluetooth app with a default password, prompting Seattle officials to take action. Meanwhile, Polara, the manufacturer, is ramping up security to prevent future mischief.

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In a bizarre twist, crosswalk buttons in U.S. cities were hacked to blare AI-generated voices of tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. The pranksters took advantage of a Bluetooth app with a default password, prompting Seattle officials to take action. Meanwhile, Polara, the manufacturer, is ramping up security to prevent future mischief.