Ireland: Data Protection Commission investigation into X's data processing practices for training generative AI model Grok compliance with GDPR
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
11 Apr 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Ireland
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Data Protection Commission opened investigation into X's data processing practices for training generative AI model Grok compliance with GDPR
On 11 April 2025, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) launched an investigation into X regarding its processing of personal data. The investigation focuses on the company’s use of publicly accessible posts from EU/EEA users on its social media plat…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority