Elon Musk Urges X Users to Submit Medical Images to AI Chatbot, Raising HIPAA Concerns

Nov 19, 2024, 01:55 PM

Elon Musk has asked users of X, formerly known as Twitter, to submit X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, PET scans, and other medical images to Grok, the platform's AI chatbot. The goal is to train the AI to interpret these medical images accurately over time and provide diagnoses. Many users have complied with Musk's request, raising concerns about the applicability of HIPAA protections for the submitted medical data.