Elon Musk’s call for medical scans on X, sparks debate on AI’s role in healthcare

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has captured widespread attention for its innovative but controversial application in healthcare. Users on X (formerly Twitter) have been testing the chatbot’s capabilities by submitting sensitive medical images such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans for analysis. Musk, the owner of X, encouraged this practice, emphasising that while Grok is in its early stages, it shows promise in diagnosing medical conditions. The idea is to refine Grok’s diagnostic abilities by crowdsourcing data, with the potential to revolutionise patient care by providing faster results and a second opinion. However, this initiative raises significant concerns about medical accuracy, user privacy, and ethical implications.