The New York Times is facing backlash for allegedly publishing Elon Musk’s home address in a May 5 article, according to a report by The Intercept. The article — titled “Won’t You Be My Neighbor. No Thanks Elon Musk” — profiled local complaints about Musk’s multimillion-dollar property in West Lake Hills, Texas.

The controversy centers around a zoning complaint image originally included in the piece, which reportedly featured Musk’s full address. According to The Intercept, the image was quickly updated after the outlet inquired with the Times about the document.

While the NYT did not directly confirm the leak, it acknowledged making a post-publication change: “An image accompanying this piece of journalism has since been updated by an editor. The Times makes updates to our journalism when warranted,” a spokesperson told the Daily Caller.

The Intercept said it verified the location as Musk’s home by cross-referencing public maps, satellite images, real estate listings, and a court document from a paternity case that named the address.

The article’s subject — local frustration over Musk’s residence — appears secondary now to the growing criticism of what many see as a reckless invasion of privacy. Critics have likened the incident to doxxing, a term commonly used to describe the public release of private information with malicious intent.

Musk himself has long been outspoken about digital privacy and threats posed by online exposure. In 2022, he used his platform, X (formerly Twitter), to suspend an account that tracked his private jet in real-time, citing safety concerns. At the time, Musk said that such behavior could endanger his family and would not be tolerated under his ownership of the platform.

Despite repeated attempts, Musk did not immediately respond to media requests for comment on this latest situation. But users on X and elsewhere have begun circulating images of the original NYT post and slamming the paper for what they argue is a dangerous lapse in judgment.

The incident is also raising broader questions about journalistic ethics. Publishing the residential address of one of the world’s most high-profile individuals — particularly one with young children and a documented history of security threats — has alarmed privacy advocates and free speech proponents alike.

Some are calling for disciplinary action against the editors responsible, while others are demanding that the NYT issue a formal retraction and apology. Thus far, the paper has made no further comment beyond acknowledging the image update.

This isn’t the first time Musk has been at odds with major media outlets. He’s frequently criticized legacy publications for pushing narratives he claims are dishonest or politically motivated. His supporters now see this incident as further proof of what they call a “media vendetta” against the billionaire, who has reshaped industries from space travel to AI — and often refuses to play by traditional rules.

Musk, who relocated from California to Texas in 2020, cited greater business freedom and fewer regulations as reasons for the move. His companies — including Tesla, SpaceX, and the Boring Company — now maintain a heavy presence in the Lone Star State.

With tensions already high over issues like censorship, surveillance, and tech regulation, this latest dispute underscores the increasingly adversarial relationship between independent-minded billionaires and establishment media institutions.

Whether the Times faces real consequences over the leak remains to be seen. But the uproar proves that, in an era of polarized news and high-stakes tech influence, the line between public interest and private safety is thinner than ever.