Elon Musk Podcast Tesla Murder? How a Hacker at Starbucks Uncovered the Crash Data Tesla Claimed It Didn’t Have
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Aug 30, 2025 A jaw-dropping court case reveals a $243 million verdict against Tesla linked to a 2019 crash. A hacker at a Miami Starbucks unearthed elusive crash data that Tesla claimed was lost. This pivotal evidence sheds light on the controversial Autopilot feature's role in the fatal accident. The discussion dives into Tesla's data management and the implications for future lawsuits. Listeners will learn about the courtroom battles, internal testimonies pointing to potential misconduct, and the growing investor concerns about Tesla's transparency.
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Hacker Retrieved Missing Crash File
- A hacker known as Green The Only recovered a deleted collision snapshot from a Miami Starbucks by imaging the autopilot unit.
- The file showed what the Tesla saw and formed the centerpiece of the plaintiffs' evidence in court.
Automatic Upload Then Unlinking
- Tesla's systems automatically uploaded the crash file but then unlinked it from the incident, hiding its trail.
- Internal testimony suggested someone likely deleted the server copy despite the judge finding no proof of intentional destruction.
Forensic Extraction Preserved Evidence
- The plaintiffs' hacker warned against booting the autopilot unit to avoid overwriting evidence with updates.
- He instead extracted data himself and produced an annotated video showing the vehicle's final moments.