Here’s an old and well-known attack that exploits QR codes, still being used in 2024. At least five parking machines with fake QR codes that said “PHONE PAY” were discovered at Fisherman’s Wharf on Thursday, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said in a Friday social media post. The fake codes were discovered by SFMTA … Continue reading San Francisco Tourist Scams Exploit QR Codes→
It’s a strange inversion of safety regulation. The most intelligent vehicle designs are prohibited from being sold in America. …the state is targeting vehicles that do not meet FMVSS, with a focus on vehicles the state identifies to be in the Kei class. The RMV identifies a Kei vehicle through the above list and through … Continue reading America Bans Small Smart Cars Yet Disastrous Tesla Cybertruck is Somehow Legal→
As someone who watches the constant drumbeat of Tesla owners losing court battles, almost as fast as their passengers losing their lives, I have noticed certain names frequently top the list. My suspicion is some cultures are more susceptible to a particular aspect of Tesla fraud. They believe excessive waste to buy a cheap car … Continue reading NZ Tesla Owner Convicted for “Autopilot” Dangerous Driving→
There have been numerous instances of road robot algorithms being written so poorly that they end up blocking everyone else (causing denial of service). In the earliest case, nearly a decade ago, Google engineers never bothered to input basic Mountain View traffic laws and their robots were pulled over for nuisance driving (too slow). In … Continue reading CA Passes AB 1777 Requiring Autonomous Cars to Immediately Follow Police Orders→