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Elon Musk Responds to 7-Year-Old Girl Who Reported a Tesla Bug 

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In a heartwarming and unexpected turn of events, a seven-year-old girl from China reached out to Elon Musk on the social media platform X to report a bug she discovered in Tesla’s cars. The response she received from the world’s richest man has since delighted social media users worldwide. 

The story began to unfold on July 1 when a user with the handle “DriveGreenLiveGreen” posted a video on X titled “Molly decided to report an important bug to Mr Musk,” tagging the tech billionaire. In the video, a young girl named Molly from Beijing draws attention to a discrepancy she found in the drawing function of Tesla’s touch-screen interface and expressed her hope that Musk would address the issue. 

In her message to Musk, Molly said: “Hello Mr. Musk, I have a question for your car. When I draw a picture, sometimes it will disappear like this.” She then demonstrates the problem by drawing on the screen, showing how new strokes automatically cause the previous ones to vanish. 

With a direct and earnest appeal, Molly asks Musk: “Do you see it? Can you fix it? Thank you.” 

To the surprise of many, Musk responded to her inquiry the same day, simply stating: “Sure.” This interaction quickly caught the attention of social media, garnering widespread admiration and praise. 

In an interview with Tide News, Molly’s mother, surnamed Yao, elaborated on how her daughter discovered the glitch. “She was drawing by the roadside and said, ‘I want to show Mr. Musk how it disappears.’ When I told her yesterday that Musk had replied, she was happy,” Yao shared. 

Yao explained that her daughter had attended a bilingual kindergarten in Beijing from the age of three, which contributed to her fluency in English. “I simply wanted to improve her communication skills. I didn’t expect it to be reposted by other viewers and go viral on X, or for Musk to actually reply,” Yao admitted. 

The unexpected response from Musk and the subsequent viral spread of the video served as an important lesson for Yao as well. “She taught me a lesson too. Some things seem very far away, but if you dare to try and express yourself, unexpected results can happen. It was a big inspiration for me,” she added. 

The video quickly went viral, amassing over 1.1 million views on X and garnering a flood of praise for the young girl. Social media users were charmed by Molly’s initiative and Elon Musk’s prompt and encouraging response. This interaction not only highlighted the power of social media in bridging gaps between ordinary individuals and influential figures but also showcased the importance of encouraging young minds to explore, question, and communicate. 

Molly’s story is a testament to the boundless possibilities that can arise from curiosity and the willingness to reach out, no matter how improbable success might seem. It underscores the idea that even the youngest voices can make a significant impact and that sometimes, a simple question can lead to remarkable outcomes. This incident not only inspired Molly and her family but also served as a reminder to the broader public about the value of persistence and the potential for extraordinary responses in our interconnected digital age. 

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