How to Disable X (Twitter) from Using Your Data to Train Grok AI

X (formerly known as Twitter) has enabled a setting by default that allows the company to use your posts and interactions to train its Grok AI. If you prefer not to participate, you can disable this feature and delete your conversation history with the AI. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to do it on both desktop and mobile.

Understanding X’s Data Usage 

By default, X can utilize your posts, interactions, inputs, and results with Grok for training and fine-tuning purposes. This data might also be shared with X’s service provider, xAI, for these same purposes. This automatic opt-in approach has raised concerns among users who value their privacy and prefer not to contribute to AI training.

Steps to Disable Data Sharing on Desktop

1. Open X on Desktop:

   • You cannot disable this setting via X’s mobile app. Access the desktop version instead.

2. Navigate to Settings:

   • Open X and go to the Settings page.

3. Privacy and Safety:

   • Select the “Privacy and Safety” button from the settings menu.

4. Locate Grok:

   • Find the “Grok” option under the privacy settings.

5. Disable Data Sharing:

• Uncheck the box that allows your posts and interactions to be used for AI training.

Steps to Disable Data Sharing on Mobile

1. Open X App:

   • Launch the X app on your mobile device.

2. Access Settings:

   • Tap on your profile icon at the top left corner to open the sidebar menu.

3. Navigate to Settings and Privacy:

   • Scroll down and select “Settings and Privacy.”

4. Privacy and Safety:

   • Tap on “Privacy and Safety.”

5. Find Grok:

   • Scroll down to find the “Grok” option.

6. Disable Data Sharing:

• Toggle off the setting that allows your posts and interactions to be used for AI training.

Deleting Conversation History

After disabling data sharing, you can also delete any conversation history with Grok AI:

1. Find the Delete Option:
   • In the same Grok settings section, look for the “Delete conversation history” button.
2. Confirm Deletion:
• Click the button to remove any previous interactions from X’s records.

Elon Musk and Grok AI 

Elon Musk, the owner of X, has ambitious plans for Grok AI. He announced that xAI is training Grok using the “most powerful AI training cluster in the world.” Musk aims for Grok to become the most powerful AI by December 2024. The inclusion of user data in this training process is part of this effort.

Comparisons with Other Platforms 

X is not alone in using user data to train AI. Meta, for instance, has also employed public content from Facebook and Instagram for similar purposes. However, following regulatory pressure, Meta paused its plans in the EU and U.K.

Conclusion 

To protect your privacy and prevent your data from being used to train Grok AI, follow the steps outlined above to disable data sharing on both desktop and mobile. This move ensures that your interactions remain private and are not utilized without your explicit consent.