Elon Musk’s X Faces Nine Privacy Complaints for Using EU User Data to Train Grok AI.

Elon Musk’s X Faces Nine Privacy Complaints for Using EU User Data to Train Grok AI.

Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has found itself in a complex and contentious legal battle over privacy violations. The platform’s use of European Union (EU) users' data for training its Grok AI chatbot has led to nine privacy complaints across various EU countries. These complaints accuse X of violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by processing personal data without explicit user consent. This situation not only highlights the challenges tech companies face in adhering to stringent data protection laws but also underscores the growing scrutiny on how personal information is handled in the AI era. Background of the Controversy The controversy began when it was revealed that X had been processing EU users' data to enhance its Grok AI chatbot. This data processing included users’ posts and interactions, which were utilized to train and improve the AI’s performance. The revelation came to light through a social media user who notice…