Artificial intelligence is once again being widely talked about online, this time about its role in healthcare. And, like many technology controversies these days, Elon Musk is right at the center of it. His old comments about AI reading medical scans have resurfaced, with people once again debating whether they should trust technology with medical decisions.The debate has been heating up ever since Musk's old videos started circulating on social media again. This clip was first shared in June 2025. In it, Musk talks about how AI can help with medical diagnosis.“I think AI will be very useful in the medical field,” Musk said in the video. Now, you can upload an X-ray or MRI image to Grok to get a medical diagnosis. I've seen cases where it actually worked better than doctors said. ”This statement attracted attention at the time. However, recently, Musk re-shared a post related to Grok AI, which brought the topic back into the spotlight again.The post Musk highlighted came from Tesla owner Silicon Valley. It refers to an incident shared online in late 2025 by a 49-year-old man from Norway who goes by the Reddit username “u/Tykjen.”According to what was shared, the man had been suffering from severe abdominal pain for more than 24 hours. He first went to the emergency room, where doctors diagnosed him with acid reflux disease and gave him antacids. However, the pain did not subside.Looking for a different opinion, he turned to Grok AI. The tool suggested that the problem might be serious and advised an immediate CT scan. When the man returned to the hospital, doctors discovered that his appendix was severely inflamed and on the verge of bursting. He then underwent emergency surgery and has since made a full recovery.By resharing the post, Musk brought his previous views on AI and medical diagnostics back into the spotlight. His support for Grok AI has refocused attention on how people view these tools, especially when it comes to analyzing MRI and X-ray images.Some believe that AI can be a useful support to speed up diagnosis and help report problems early. Some are concerned, arguing that such tools only assist doctors, not guide their own decisions.Online reactions reflected this disagreement.One user joked: “Can I read your browser history and get a mental diagnosis?”Another person shared a more serious experience: “Glok misdiagnosed my MRI.”One user supported Musk's view, writing, “I happen to agree with Elon about Grok and MRI images. Not only are the images accurate, but the results are available within seconds. Currently, patients can wait up to 3 days at the hospital for the radiologist's report.”Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media and official statements. The Times of India has not independently verified or endorsed this claim.Sam image: X
