X is now using your posts (and more) to train its Grok AI, but there’s something you can do about it
Keep your X data private and opt out of AI training
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
X (formerly Twitter)thinks it’s circumvented some of the issues other social media companies such as Meta have bumped up against in regard to training itsAI,Grok, on user data and information - but there’s something you can do about it.
X quietly added a setting that allows your posts, interactions, inputs, and results to be used to train and ‘fine-tune’ Grok. X now features a checkbox in the app’s settings that is checked by default, and this setting’s disclaimer also mentions that your user data might be shared with Grok’s service provider,xAI.
How to switch off data sharing with Grok and xAI
If for whatever reason, you’re an X user who doesn’t want their data to be used to train Grok, you can disable this new setting and even delete your conversation history with Grok. Asnoted by TechCrunch, this isn’t possible in the X mobile app, but you can do this by going to your X account settings page on desktop.
How to switch off X’s data sharing with Grok and xAI:
-
Navigate to theSettings and privacypageon Xusing a desktop device. You can locate it by clicking the hyperlinked page or by opening X, clicking the icon of ellipses in a circle in the left-hand side panel, and selectingSettings and privacy.
-
Click on thePrivacy and safetysection.
-
Click onGrok. You may need to scroll down a fair bit to reach it.
Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.
Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.
- Click the blue box with a white check in it to uncheck it and disable the setting.
You can delete your conversation history with Grok in this same location by clicking the option in red text which reads ‘Delete conversation history.’
We’ll have to see if X’s approach breaches any regulations or laws, but until then, it’s up to you to take charge of your data and information.
Kristina is a UK-based Computing Writer, and is interested in all things computing, software, tech, mathematics and science. Previously, she has written articles about popular culture, economics, and miscellaneous other topics.
She has a personal interest in the history of mathematics, science, and technology; in particular, she closely follows AI and philosophically-motivated discussions.
ChatGPT coded a game for me in seconds and I am simply astounded – and coders should be very worried
Top 3 things you have to try with the new ChatGPT search
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, November 8 (game #1019)
