X’s Updated Terms of Service Grants Grok Broad Rights Over User Content

X's forthcoming Terms of Service update, effective January 15, 2026, significantly expands the platform's rights over user-generated content, particularly in relation to its AI systems. The revised terms redefine 'Content' to include AI-era interactions such as inputs, prompts, and outputs, placing responsibility on users for these elements alongside traditional posts.

The new language grants X a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute user Content for any purpose, including AI training and machine learning. Notably, the terms explicitly state that no compensation will be provided for these uses, with access to the service deemed sufficient consideration.

This marks a substantial shift from the 2024 terms, which didn't expressly address AI-related content. The changes reflect X's strategic positioning in the AI landscape through its Grok system, while raising questions about user rights and data ownership in the era of generative AI.