An Australian businessman was convicted of domestic violence in a case that involved the use of the Tesla app to control his ex-wife. Police revealed in court that the man created a profile on the Tesla app without the woman's knowledge, which allowed him to remotely monitor and control her vehicle.
After the profile was created, the victim lost control of her own car. Through the app, the businessman was able to track the vehicle's location and possibly block or control other car functions, which constituted a form of harassment and intimidation.
This case highlights a new form of domestic violence in the context of modern technology, where aggressors use digital tools and connected applications to monitor and control their victims, even after the end of the relationship.
