

Grok’s Big Privacy Problem? How Businesses Are Gaming Google With Shared Chats
8 snips Aug 9, 2025
Grok's automatic indexing of shared chats raises serious privacy concerns. Sensitive corporate strategies may be exposed due to leaked API keys. Marketers are exploiting Grok's system for SEO gains, using manipulative tactics to boost visibility. A technical breakdown reveals troubling aspects of Grok's indexing practices. The discussion extends beyond Grok, drawing parallels to recent controversies around ChatGPT. This topic is crucial for anyone interested in privacy and search engine optimization.
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Grok Indexes Shared Chats By Default
- Grok exposes shared conversations publicly with no option to disable search indexing.
- Edward Sturm found Grok's shared chats are indexable by default, posing serious privacy risk.
ChatGPT's Opt-In Toggle Led To Leaks
- ChatGPT allowed users to opt-in to indexing and many accidentally exposed sensitive information.
- Edward Sturm cites cases like a lawyer revealing strategy and multiple API key leaks from shared chats.
Evidence: Grok Pages Rank For Keywords
- Edward Sturm found grok.com ranking for 15,000+ keywords and getting 1.2M monthly clicks according to SEMrush.
- He also located exposed API keys and clear SEO abuse via site:grok.com searches.