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| Field | Grok |
|---|---|
| Staff rating | Red Trains on what you type by default, with no school-level opt-out stated |
| Pupil rating | Red Trains on what you type by default, with no school-level opt-out stated |
| Main use | General AI assistant / chatbot |
| SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool. | xAI (SpaceXAI LLC) |
| CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper. | general chatbot |
| Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care. | no (13-17 only with parent/guardian agreement) |
| Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say. | controller (consumer service) |
| Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools. | not stated |
| Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff. | YES by default for logged-in users (opt-out: Settings > Data Controls > Improve the model); Private Chat not used |
| How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it. | Private Chat and deleted content: up to 30 days |
| Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data. | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms. | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions. | Europe Privacy Policy Addendum referenced (details not captured) |
| Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it. | 13+; 13-17 need parent/guardian permission |
| Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering. | supplier says some modes may produce sexual, violent or coarse content; Grok inside X is governed by X's policy |
| Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is. | sourced (primary pages read 23 Oct 2026) |
| Last checked | 2026-10-23 |
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