Privacy Digest 24/24
Elon Musk Asked People to Upload Their Health Data. X Users Obliged.
Users on X, encouraged by Elon Musk, are sharing medical images with Grok, X's AI chatbot, for faster diagnoses and second opinions. While some praise its accuracy, others report errors, sparking concerns about reliability and privacy. Unlike healthcare entities, Grok isn’t bound by HIPAA protections, leaving sensitive data vulnerable to misuse or exposure in users’ digital footprints. Experts warn inaccurate results could lead to unnecessary medical care, and privacy risks include potential discrimination by employers or insurers. Though AI holds promise in healthcare, users are urged to be cautious when sharing personal health data.
nytimes.com
China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle
Chinese black market operators are openly recruiting government agency insiders, paying them for access to surveillance data and then reselling it online—no questions asked.
wired.com
Why the US wants to force Google to sell Chrome
The Department of Justice suggested it should ‘divest Chrome’ and divest or submit to oversight of Android – seismic challenges for the tech giant.
theguardian.com
Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks – new report
If your car connects to the internet, what personal data could it be sharing – and even selling? A new report on Australia’s 15 most popular car brands reveals these privacy concerns.
theconversation.com
Ford Seeks Patent for Software That Records Your Conversations to Serve You Ads
Ford Motor Company has introduced a controversial reason to reconsider their cars. The automaker has filed a patent for technology capable of recording conversations inside vehicles, potentially allowing third parties to serve ads based on those discussions. This invasive concept raises serious privacy concerns, making it understandable if consumers lose trust in the brand entirely.
gizmodo.com