Is Elon Musk’s Grok AI learning from your tweets? Here’s how you can take control of your privacy on X

[Digimaus]

 

Elon Musk's X platform has ignited a privacy storm by enabling a default setting that allows it to utilize users' Tweets for training its AI chatbot, Grok. This controversial move has sparked widespread concern over data protection and the ethical implications of such practices.

 

Grok, a ChatGPT competitor developed by Musk's xAI, has garnered attention for its humorous and sarcastic responses. While the chatbot has gained popularity, the revelation that X is harvesting user data to enhance Grok's capabilities has triggered a public outcry.

 

The platform's decision to exploit user data without explicit consent is a blatant disregard for user privacy. By collecting and utilizing users' posts, interactions, and inputs, X has raised serious questions about the potential misuse of personal information.

 

Thankfully, there are ways to opt out of this data collection. Here's a breakdown of what you can do:

 

Opting Out Through X

• Go to Settings and Privacy > Privacy and Safety.

 

 

 

• Scroll do wn to Data Sharing and Personalization and click Grok.

 

 

• From here, you can delete your conversation history and uncheck the box that says "Allow your posts as well as your interactions, inputs, and results with Grok to be used for training and fine-tuning."   

 

 

Leaving the Service Entirely

While the opt-out option may not be available yet on all platforms, you can also choose to leave the service entirely if you are uncomfortable with your data being used in this way.

 

It is important to note that this feature is still under development, and the opt-out process may change in the future. It is also recommended to stay informed about updates from X regarding data privacy.

This incident highlights the growing tension between AI innovation and user privacy. As AI continues to shape our digital landscape, it's crucial to consider the implications of companies using our personal data for profit. How can we balance technological advancement with protecting our privacy rights?

 

• https://uk.pcmag.com/ai/147757/elon-musk-will-train-his-ai-project-using-your-tweets
• https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/elon-musk-x-default-train-grok-ai-disable-setting-1236086499/

 

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