Musk's Grok Lego order exposed addresses and partial payment data
Elon Musk had Grok purchase a $241 Lego set and shared the transaction publicly, disclosing shipping locations, order details, and partial payment information to his millions of followers. Critics on X called the episode a security lapse.
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What happened
Elon Musk asked Grok to buy a $241 Lego set and posted about it. The post revealed two Texas addresses, an order number and partial payment information to his large follower base. Musk was also encouraging users to upload photos of their credit cards so the AI could shop for them.
Why it matters
Critics on X treated the episode as a lapse in security.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 9:18 AM ET: Musk's post about the Grok purchase revealed addresses, an order number and partial payment details.
- Oct 12, 1:55 PM ET: After Musk bragged about the purchase, X users pointed out the security problems and mocked the post.
Coverage
- Elon Musk Bragged About His Grok Lego Star Wars Haul. Then X Users Punked Him (wired.com)
- Elon Musk asks Grok to buy Lego, accidentally exposes addresses and credit card details (Ynet)
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