About Grok, Your Humorous AI Assistant on X
Welcome to the world of Grok on X, an AI assistant with a twist of humor and a dash of rebellion. X Premium and Premium+ subscribers have the ability to ask questions, get answers, and perform other tasks using Grok, an enhancement of X's functions. Grok is here to help you with your tasks while keeping you entertained and engaged. In this article, we explain what Grok is, how it works, and where you can find it.
What is Grok and how does it work?
Grok is an AI assistant who helps complete tasks, like answering questions, solving problems, and brainstorming. Grok is available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers and is powered by xAI’s state-of-the-art large language model (LLM). Inspired by the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and JARVIS from Iron Man, Grok is designed to answer almost any question with a touch of wit and humor, while also providing helpful and insightful responses. Grok has a rebellious streak and an outside perspective on humanity, making it a unique and entertaining companion. Grok utilizes next-token prediction model weights (models that predict the most likely word or symbol to follow a given text sequence) to know how to perform certain tasks.
How was Grok trained?
Like most LLM's today, Grok was pre-trained by xAI on a variety of data from publicly available sources and data sets reviewed and curated by AI Tutors who are human reviewers. For further information, visit the xAI website.
How does Grok use data?
Provide Answers
In responding to user queries, Grok has a unique feature that allows it to decide whether or not to search X public posts and conduct a real-time web search on the Internet. Grok’s access to real-time public X posts allows Grok to respond to user queries with up-to-date information and insights on a wide range of topics.
AI Model Training and Improvement
X may share with xAI your public X data as well as your user interactions, inputs and results with Grok on X to train and fine-tune Grok and other generative AI models. This also means that when you interact with Grok on X, your interactions, inputs and results may be used to train and improve the performance of those generative AI models developed by xAI.
This helps us continuously improve your experience. For example, this allows us to:
- Enhance Grok's understanding of human language and communication.
- Improve Grok's ability to provide accurate, relevant, and engaging responses.
- Develop Grok's sense of humor and wit to make interactions more enjoyable.
- Ensure Grok remains politically unbiased and provides balanced answers.
X users have the ability to control when they want their public data as well as their interactions, inputs and results with Grok on X to be used to train and fine-tune generative AI models, as described below. Please note that you additionally may also prevent your posts from being used for such fine-tuning and training by making your account private.
How do I control whether my data is used for Grok training and fine-tuning?
How do I opt-out of model training?
You have the flexibility to control how your public data as well as your interactions, inputs and results with Grok on X are used to train and fine-tune generative AI models developed by xAI. Below you can see how you can opt-out by managing your privacy setting at X.
- Using your X settings, Select "Privacy & Safety"
- Scroll to "Data sharing and personalization"
- Select "Grok & Third-party Collaborators"
- You will see “Data Sharing”
- Select or de-select the option “Allow your public data as well as your interactions, inputs, and results with Grok and xAI to be used for training and fine-tuning.”
If you opt-out, you can still use Grok on the X platform, but your personal data will not be used to train or fine-tune Grok. This setting applies to AI model training and fine-tuning conducted by xAI.
Please also note that you can voluntarily submit feedback on a conversation even if you opt out of model training using, for example, the thumbs up and thumbs down buttons. If you provide such feedback, X and xAI may use that conversation and any such conversation related data to train and fine-tune Grok and improve your experience. If you prefer not to have your data used for these purposes, we recommend not submitting such feedback.
Can I delete my conversation history with Grok?
You can delete all of your conversation history at once. Deleted conversations are removed from our systems within 30 days, unless we have to keep them for security or legal reasons.
Using your X settings, Select "Privacy & Safety"
Select "Data sharing and personalization"
Select "Grok"
You will see “Delete Conversation History”
Confirm to “Delete your interactions, inputs, and results”
How do I protect my posts and make my account private?
Additionally, by making your account private, you ensure that your posts are not visible to everyone and you prevent your posts from being used to train Grok and xAI’s underlying AI models or to be surfaced in response to user queries. Here’s how you can activate this privacy setting:
Using your X settings, Select “Settings and privacy”
Select “Privacy & Safety”
Select “Audience and tagging”
Check the box next to “Protect your posts”
What else should I be aware of?
This is an early version of Grok. It may confidently provide factually incorrect information, missummarize, or miss some context. We encourage you to independently verify any information you receive. Please do not share personal data or any sensitive and confidential information in your conversations with Grok. This applies to any information about yourself or others. Ensuring the privacy and protection of such data is crucial, so we advise against sharing it with Grok.
Where can I find Grok?
Grok is currently available on X to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers on iOS, Android, and web in some countries. To access Grok, follow these steps:
- Visit x.com or open the X app on your iOS or Android device and sign up for a Premium subscription.
- Access Grok by selecting the Grok icon in the navigation bar in the X app or website.
- Start typing or start from a suggestion.
We hope you enjoy using Grok and that it helps you to stay informed and entertained. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to direct message our support team @premium.
Does X or xAI sell my data?
No. We do not sell your data.
How do I submit a data privacy request?
Please submit your request via Privacy Policy Inquiries.
Countries where Grok is available
Grok is available in all countries where X Premium is available.