The human cost of enshittification.
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The human cost of enshittification.
Over 60,000 cybertrucks sold in just two years, there have been at least 5 deadly incidents that the Guardian could track where the occupants of the car couldn't get to safety (both doors and and windows have only electronic controls).
A disproportionate statistic given the relatively low number of units sold.
The thickness, types and shape of the materials selected to build the car also make recovery and escape nearly impossible - the very features that make it "bullet-proof" also make it the perfect cremation oven.
In other times, the manufacturer would have been forced to recall the truck and class actions would have forced it to pay millions to the families of the victims.
Not in the times of enshittification.
#Tesla did not return multiple requests for comment. In court filings, it has denied any wrongdoing and said the Cybertruck is compliant with federal safety standards and the company has satisfied its duty to warn customers about the risks and dangers of using its product.
They warned ya.
If you get barbecued inside of it because there's no way out if the electronics fail, it's your own fault.
They are compliant with federal safety standards (the very standards that Musk lobbied to dilute), so they're fine.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/18/tesla-cybertruck-crashes-battery-fires
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