Elon Musk’s X tightens control on AI data use
New policy restricts third-party use of X data for AI.
Social media platform X has updated its developer agreement to prohibit the use of its content for training large language models.
The new clause, added under the restrictions section, forbids any attempt to use X’s API or content to fine-tune or train foundational or frontier AI models.
The move follows Elon Musk’s acquisition of X through his AI company xAI, which is developing its own models.
By restricting external access, the company aims to prevent competitors from freely using X’s data while maintaining control over a valuable resource for training AI systems.
X joins a growing list of platforms, including Reddit and The Browser Company, that have introduced terms blocking unauthorised AI training.
The shift reflects a broader industry trend towards limiting open data access amid the rising value of proprietary content in the AI arms race.
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