Musk Exposes Address to 240M Followers in AI Demo Gone Wrong

Elon Musk asked his Grok AI chatbot to buy Lego sets for his children, and in the process demonstrated how a simple online purchase can turn into a privacy disaster.

The billionaire posted a screenshot of the order on X, showing off Grok's new shopping feature. But the image revealed two Texas addresses, an order number and partial credit card information to his more than 240 million followers.

The order included five Star Wars–themed Lego sets, totaling around $241. Users on the platform quickly spotted the personal details left visible in the screenshot.

Screenshot of the order that exposed the billionaire's details (Photo: Social media)

After the backlash, Musk clarified that the exposed address was not his home, but a mailing address where he receives packages. Still, publishing details linked to the world's richest man raises questions about the security and privacy risks of sharing personal information online, especially when promoting a product to hundreds of millions of people.

The incident came as Musk was actively promoting Grok's shopping capabilities, even suggesting users upload photos of their credit cards to the chatbot so it could search for products and complete purchases on their behalf. The episode highlights the potential dangers of AI tools that gain access to payment details and personal data, particularly when a single screenshot can broadcast that information to a global audience.