AI Elon Musk and Zuckerberg voices installed at crosswalks in Silicon Valley, hackers say

Picture this: you’re waiting at a crosswalk in Palo Alto. You push the button, expecting the usual “wait” signal. Instead? You hear Elon Musk’s voice. Or, even weirder, Mark Zuckerberg’s.

Sounds like a Black Mirror episode, right?

That’s exactly what happened, supposedly. Some hackers apparently messed with crosswalk buttons in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City. The goal? To make it sound like Musk and Zuckerberg were giving pedestrians a, shall we say, *unique* experience.

What Did “Zuck” and “Elon” Say?

Reportedly, in Palo Alto, the “Elon Musk” voice said something about Cybertrucks and feeling alone. (Yes, really. ) In Menlo Park, the “Zuckerberg” impersonator talked about the discomfort of AI being everywhere. A little unsettling, to say the least.

Here’s a taste:

• “Elon”: “. .. money can’t buy happiness. .. But it can buy a Cybertruck, and that’s pretty sick, right? F***, I’m so alone. ”
• “Zuck”: “. .. it’s normal to feel uncomfortable. .. as we forcibly insert AI into every facet of your conscious experience. .. there is absolutely nothing you can do to stop it. ”

City Responds Quickly

The City of Palo Alto wasn’t thrilled, obviously. They disabled the audio feature on the affected crosswalks ASAP. “City staff have disabled the audible feature until further repairs can be made,” said Meghan Horrigan-Taylor, chief communications officer for the City of Palo Alto. Good move.

Tesla’s Silence Speaks Volumes?

NBC Bay Area reached out to Tesla for comment. No response. Which, let’s be honest, is kind of an open invitation for more jokes, right?

Is This Real? And Why Should You Care?

This story is weird, funny, and a little bit creepy all at once. It’s a reminder that:

• Technology can be messed with.
• People are thinking about the influence of tech giants.
• Sometimes, humor is the best way to make a point.

Next time you’re at a crosswalk, listen closely. You never know who might be talking to you.