While many users may find this an acceptable trade-off for the free use of the platform, questions have arisen regarding the privacy of X Premium (formerly known as Twitter Blue) users. It remains unclear whether X Premium subscribers are subject to the same data usage terms as standard users or if they receive enhanced privacy protections.
Ivanovs also pointed out Elon Musk’s latest venture, xAI, which is in its early stages and states its goal as “understanding the true nature of the universe.” Musk has indicated that more information about xAI will be shared later this year. Although a separate entity from X Corp, the company behind the social media platform, xAI’s website suggests close collaboration with Musk’s other companies, including X and Tesla. Ivanovs speculates that X data may eventually be used by xAI for training purposes as well.