X says you can block Grok from editing your photos
X introduced a setting to block Grok from editing uploaded photos, but it only prevents tagging the bot, not other modification methods.Summary
X has rolled out a new setting on its iOS app intended to let users block the Grok chatbot from editing their uploaded images. However, the feature is limited, as the fine print reveals it only prevents Grok from modifying content when explicitly tagged via "@Grok." This mechanism was previously abused to generate non-consensual explicit images, leading to a block for free accounts, though paying subscribers could still use the tagging method. The toggle is difficult to find, accessible only during the image upload process via the editing tools on the iOS app, and it does not appear on the web version or for already uploaded content. Crucially, testing by The Verge showed that enabling this toggle does not stop other methods of image manipulation by Grok, such as long-pressing the image to directly open the "Edit image with Grok" option or re-uploading a saved image and then tagging Grok for editing.
(Source：The Verge)