eSAFETY GUIDE
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Grok

13+
Minimum age according to Grok (users aged 13 to 17 must have the consent of a parent or guardian)
13+ Minimum age according to Grok (users aged 13 to 17 must have the consent of a parent or guardian)

What is Grok?

Grok is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by xAI that is integrated into the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and available through apps and a standalone website. Subscribers across the various platforms can access more features. It is designed to answer questions and generate content, such as images and text, and engage in conversations using real-time data from X and the web.

A voice mode, which allows you to talk to Grok in English and initiate conversations by saying ‘Hey Grok’ is also available through the apps. You can choose from various personalities like ‘therapist’, ‘unhinged’ or ‘sexy’ to tailor the AI’s tone and style to your preferences. Real-time subtitles can also accompany spoken responses.

Grok is marketed as a ‘truth-seeking AI companion for unfiltered answers’. Unlike some other AI chatbots, Grok’s moderation appears limited. It is designed for use by adults and teenagers (users aged 13 to 17 must have the consent of a parent or guardian), however, interactions with Grok can be publicly posted on X and there are no content filters for young people, increasing the risk of exposure to content that is not age-appropriate or offensive. It is also important to be aware that AI chatbots may generate content that is inaccurate or harmful.

For more information you can read our online safety advisory on the risks of AI chatbots and companions for children and young people.

Websites: x.ai/grok, Grok on X
Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Grok?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use AI chatbots like Grok.

Grok is used for: content creation, in-app purchasing, location sharing, online chat and video chat, photo/video sharing, screen capture.

How can you report harmful content or ask for content to be removed?

  • Flag inappropriate content
    Grok’s interface across apps and the website allows you to flag content that is offensive or inaccurate by clicking or tapping on a flag icon.

These links are provided by xAI:

  • Report harmful content on X
    If Grok generates harmful content that is posted to X, its reporting tools can be used to report posts.
  • Contact support
    Contact Grok’s support team via email if you encounter serious issues or need further assistance.
  • Delete your data or account
    Grok’s FAQ includes information on how to delete your data or account.

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by xAI:

Key safety links

These links are provided by xAI:

Social media changes are coming

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.

Find out more at eSafety’s social media age restrictions hub.

About The eSafety Guide

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.