Privacy on social media? It’s trickier than ever. Grok AI, the chatbot on X, uses user data for AI training, and most users didn’t opt in by choice. Here’s how to protect your data from being used without permission.
Quick Steps to Opt Out of Grok AI Data Sharing on X
- Log into X.
- Go to Settings and privacy > Privacy and safety.
- Select the Grok tab.
- Deselect the option to share your data, like posts, interactions, or anything related to Grok.
- Uncheck the option “Allow your posts as well as your interactions, inputs, and results with Grok to be used for training and fine-tuning.”
Setting your account to private adds an extra layer of control, helping keep your posts from being accessible for AI training.
X provides an option to clear all conversation history. Deleted content is removed within 30 days, barring legal or security holds.
Even inactive accounts can be affected. X may continue using your old posts for training if you don’t manually opt out. If privacy matters to you, it’s worth taking these steps.
Tips to Stay Safe
- Log in regularly: X’s privacy policies can change. Keep an eye on updates to stay informed.
- Control content: Avoid sharing anything sensitive on X. You never know how AI models might evolve or how your data might be used in the future.
Keeping your data private on X is possible—it just requires a bit of effort. Make these changes to control what Grok AI can use and monitor any updates that could impact your settings.