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HR & personnelGrok for HR & personnel
The model from xAI, integrated into X, distinguished by real-time access to live X posts and web data.
Grok isn't on our list for HR & personnel. It's usable for general work, but first look at the options we recommend for HR & personnel.
- GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
- GDPR: Caution
- QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
- 1471Elo, independent
- Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
- 7,8
- Entry price
- $10 / month
What Grok does in HR & personnel
- Answering staff questions (self-service)
- Drafting contracts, letters and policies
- Organising onboarding and training
- Supporting sickness absence and leave processes
- Real-time X/Twitter and web data
- DeepSearch research agent
- Strong in coding and factual accuracy
- Large context window, low API price
Grok has a specific GDPR concern. There is no EU hosting, and training is on by default (opt-out). Less suitable for confidential or regulated data. Weigh this heavily before using it in HR & personnel.
Confidentiality and GDPR
GDPR: CautionPersonnel files contain special category personal data; AI decisions about employees quickly fall under the EU AI Act (high risk). Always keep HR in control and record what the AI is allowed to see.
No EU data residency; data goes to the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. X/Grok uses public posts and conversations for training by default, with opt-out. Subject of GDPR investigation by the Irish DPC.
Prices
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Questions about Grok for HR & personnel
- Is Grok suitable for HR & personnel?
- Not specifically. Grok isn't on our list for HR & personnel; it can be used broadly, but first look at the options we recommend for HR & personnel. Keep a professional in the loop for every use.
- May I put confidential data into Grok?
- Personnel files contain special category personal data, and AI decisions about employees quickly fall under the AI Act (high risk). Always keep HR firmly in control and record what the AI is allowed to see. No EU data residency; data goes to the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. X/Grok uses public posts and conversations for training by default, with opt-out. Subject of GDPR investigation by the Irish DPC.
- How much does Grok cost?
- There's SuperGrok Lite ($10 / month), Free ($0), SuperGrok (~$30 / month), API ($2.00 / 1M in). Check current prices on the official site.
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