Elon Musk faces backlash after suggesting users share credit card photos with Grok AI

Elon Musk recently sparked controversy by advising X users to upload photos of their credit cards to the platform's AI assistant, Grok, to facilitate automated shopping. Musk claimed the AI could scan the internet for the best deals and complete purchases. However, the suggestion was met with immediate criticism from security experts and the X community. A community note was appended to his post, warning that xAI explicitly advises against sharing personal information in prompts and noting that user data may be stored in cloud environments accessible for human review. Even Grok itself contradicted Musk’s advice when prompted, warning users not to share actual credit card images. The incident has drawn widespread mockery, with users highlighting the significant security risks associated with sharing sensitive financial data with AI models, serving as a stark reminder of the dangers of following reckless digital security advice.