'Anything Can Be Hacked': Elon Musk, Rajeev Chandrasekhar Engage in Debate on EVMs
A debate has erupted on X (formerly Twitter) between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar over the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs). Musk initiated the discussion by questioning EVMs' security, citing reports of voting irregularities in Puerto Rico.
A debate has erupted on X (formerly Twitter) between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar over the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs). Musk initiated the discussion by questioning EVMs' security, citing reports of voting irregularities in Puerto Rico. Chandrasekhar, previously heading the electronics and IT ministry, countered Musk's skepticism, asserting that secure digital hardware can be built. He highlighted that Indian EVMs are custom-designed with no network connectivity, making them immune to hacking. Musk responded by stating, "Anything can be hacked," to which Chandrasekhar conceded that while theoretically possible, hacking India's isolated EVMs is unlikely. The Indian Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission's stance on EVMs, maintaining their reliability. The EC asserts that India's EVMs are foolproof, adding to the ongoing discourse about their security and integrity. Rahul Gandhi Calls Indian EVMs ‘Black Box,’ Questions Electoral Transparency Amid Manipulation Allegations in Mumbai Reacting to Elon Musk's Post.
Elon Musk vs Rajeev Chandrasekhar on EVM
This is a huge sweeping generalization statement that implies no one can build secure digital hardware. Wrong. @elonmusk 's view may apply to US n other places - where they use regular compute platforms to build Internet connected Voting machines.
But Indian EVMs are custom… https://t.co/GiaCqU1n7O
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@RajeevRC_X) June 16, 2024
Technically ur right - anything is possible E.g..wth quantum compute, i can decrypt any level of encryption, with lab level tech n plenty of resources, i can hack any digital hardware/system incldng flight controls of a glass cockpit of a jet etc etc. But thats a different type…
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@RajeevRC_X) June 16, 2024
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