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Tesla Spyware

from Matt Mullenweg [alt+shift+b] in technology

I noticed my Model X was uploading ~2.6gb of something to Tesla when it parked and connected to WiFi. Hopefully turning all these settings off stops it; otherwise, I might need a new car. But are any good?
1st Aug 2026

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