Here’s How to Stop X from Using Your Posts to Train Its AI

If you're concerned about your data being used to train AI, X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a new option that allows users to opt out of having their posts and interactions used for this purpose. This feature is part of X's efforts to give users more control over their data, particularly concerning its Grok AI assistant.

How to Opt Out

To opt out of having your posts and interactions used as training data for Grok, follow these steps:

1. Access the Settings Menu:

   • On the web, you can navigate directly here.

   • Alternatively, click the three dots menu, select “Settings and privacy,” then “Privacy and safety,” and finally “Grok.”

2. Uncheck the Box:

   • In the Grok menu, you will find an option to uncheck a box that prevents “your posts as well as your interactions, inputs, and results with Grok to be used for training and fine-tuning purposes” and sharing data about your interactions with xAI.

3. Private Account Option:

   • Another way to opt out is by setting your account to private. A private account “prevents your posts from being used to train Grok’s underlying model or to generate responses to user queries.”

Availability and Additional Features

X’s @Safety account announced that this setting is now available to all users on the web and “will soon be rolled out on mobile.” The exact date of this setting's introduction remains unclear, but it was recently highlighted by several widely reshared posts.

Additionally, users can delete their conversation history with Grok. This feature is particularly relevant as Grok is currently only available to those subscribed to X Premium or the more expensive Premium Plus.

Background on Data Usage

X has been transparent about its use of user data for AI training. According to the company’s privacy policy, last updated in September 2023, “we may use the information we collect and publicly available information to help train our machine learning or artificial intelligence models for the purposes outlined in this policy.”

User Reactions and Company Response

When asked for comment, X’s press email replied with its current standard auto-reply: “Busy now, please check back later.” This reflects the company's often elusive communication strategy but highlights the importance of user awareness and control over data privacy.

Conclusion

With increasing concerns about data privacy and AI training, X's new opt-out feature for the Grok chatbot is a welcome addition for many users. By providing a straightforward way to control how their data is used, X is taking a step towards greater transparency and user empowerment.

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