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Elon Musk asked people to upload their health data, X users obliged

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Elon Musk asked people to upload their health data, X users obliged

Users on X have been submitting medical images to an AI chatbot called Grok, following a suggestion from X's owner, Elon Musk. Grok aims to provide accurate diagnoses by analyzing a variety of medical scans. While the accuracy is still being improved, some users have praised Grok's performance while others have shared instances where it made incorrect diagnoses. Concerns have been raised about the privacy of sharing sensitive medical information with an AI chatbot. However, X claims not to collect sensitive personal information, including health data. Experts warn about the potential risks of inaccurate results leading to unnecessary tests or costly care.

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MrBeast uploads first video on X to test Elon Musk's ad-revenue scheme

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

MrBeast uploads first video on X to test Elon Musk's ad-revenue scheme

YouTube sensation MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, has uploaded his first video on Elon Musk's X platform. In the post, he mentioned that he is testing Musk's ad-revenue-sharing system on X. MrBeast and Musk have a longstanding friendship and have previously interacted on social media. Musk had encouraged MrBeast to upload videos on X, which was met with a cutting response from the content creator. X's ad-revenue-sharing scheme was launched by Musk last year, giving creators a share of the revenue from ads in replies to their posts.

Should You Delete X? Millions Of Users Just Got A New Reason To Quit

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Internet · 8m ago

Should You Delete X? Millions Of Users Just Got A New Reason To Quit

People are quitting X, formerly Twitter, in droves, citing toxic rhetoric and the platform’s new terms of service as reasons for deleting the social media platform. One major reason people are deleting X is because the Elon Musk-owned platform’s new terms of service, effective Friday, Nov. 15, are bad for users’ privacy. These state that all users must agree to let their posts be trained by artificial intelligence, including X’s own service, Grok. It was previously possible to opt out from this.

X hit with Austrian data use complaint over AI training

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

X hit with Austrian data use complaint over AI training

NOYB, an Austrian advocacy group, has filed a complaint against social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, accusing the company of using users' personal data without their consent to train its artificial intelligence (AI). The group has filed complaints with authorities in nine European Union countries, putting pressure on the Irish data protection authority. X has agreed not to use personal data from EU users without consent, but NOYB claims that X lacks cooperation in mitigating the issue. The complaint focuses on ensuring X complies with EU law by obtaining user consent.

Perplexity's Indian CEO says 'I must get green card', Musk agrees

Inshorts · 7m ago

Perplexity's Indian CEO says 'I must get green card', Musk agrees

US-based Perplexity AI's Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas posted on X saying, "I think I should get a green card" in the US and asked users what they think about it. Replying to Srinivas' post, X CEO Elon Musk said, "Yes." Srinivas had said in October that he has been waiting for his green card for three years.

Data will show efforts to fight hate: X CEO Linda Yaccarino tells staff as advertisers flee

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Data will show efforts to fight hate: X CEO Linda Yaccarino tells staff as advertisers flee

CEO of social media company X, Linda Yaccarino, assured employees that data will reveal the truth about their efforts to combat antisemitism amidst backlash from several major advertisers. X, previously known as Twitter, faced criticism after owner Elon Musk agreed with a post wrongly accusing Jewish people of inciting hatred. Major brands' ads were found next to pro-Nazi posts, revealed by media watchdog group Media Matters. Musk announced plans to file a lawsuit against Media Matters, who confirmed the accuracy of their reporting. The incident highlights the growing problem of antisemitism globally.

X won't use users' private data to train its AI models: Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

X won't use users' private data to train its AI models: Elon Musk

Elon Musk clarified that X Corp (formerly Twitter) will not use users' data for training its machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Musk's statement came in response to an updated privacy policy from X Corp that mentioned collecting users' biometric data and employment history. X Corp confirmed it would only use public data and not direct messages or private information for its AI models. The updated privacy policy will go into effect on September 29.

How to Prevent X’s Audio and Video Calls Feature From Revealing Your IP Address

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

How to Prevent X’s Audio and Video Calls Feature From Revealing Your IP Address

X owner Elon Musk has expressed his desire for a future where people use the social media platform for audio and video calls instead of cell phones. However, users have raised concerns about the potential risks to their privacy, particularly regarding their IP addresses. The feature was automatically turned on for users, making it necessary for them to manually disable it. As IP addresses can reveal personal information and potentially be used for tracking, researchers have advised users to turn off the audio and video calling feature in their settings to ensure their privacy.

X is now an open source news platform, says Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

X is now an open source news platform, says Elon Musk

Elon Musk has stated that X, an open source news platform, provides users with the opportunity to combat false information by posting their own content and utilizing Community Notes. Responding to a follower's comment about mainstream media having the final say in spreading false narratives, Musk emphasized the importance of community-contributed information on X. However, some users expressed concerns about misinformation and the platform's trustworthiness. Musk had previously encouraged citizen journalism and invited journalists to publish directly on X.

Olan Musk: Kunal Kamra to Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal amid feud

Inshorts · 10m ago

Olan Musk: Kunal Kamra to Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal amid feud

Comedian Kunal Kamra posted "OLAN MUSK" on X, a jibe at Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal's comparison with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, amid Kamra and Bhavish's feud on X. While Kamra asked Bhavish if he can solve issues of every Ola complaint till date before November 10, 2024, Bhavish told Kamra, "Come and help us out in our service centre."

X posts with misinformation ineligible for revenue share: Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

X posts with misinformation ineligible for revenue share: Elon Musk

Elon Musk announced that posts on X corrected by users through Community Notes will no longer be eligible for ad revenue share. Musk aims to prioritize accuracy over sensationalism and prevent the misuse of Community Notes to demonetize individuals. Users will have the option to appeal if their posts are affected. X also introduced improvements to speed up the process and notify users when notes are added to their liked, replied, or reposted posts. Note previews are now available on Android and web.

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