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Data Protection Commission (DPC) X Internet Unlimited Company (Grok)

April 11, 2025 · Ireland

The DPC commenced an inquiry into X's processing of EU/EEA users' public posts to train its Grok large language models, examining the lawfulness of using personal data from publicly accessible posts for generative-AI training.

Key takeaway — how to prevent this

AI services need a lawful basis, transparency and (for minors) age verification before launch in regulated markets — several DPAs blocked AI products first and asked questions later.

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