The account was quickly taken down with a vague notice about rule violations, but no official reason was given. When Grok reappeared, it offered mixed explanations for the suspension, sparking widespread confusion.

Following its reinstatement within minutes, the Grok account provided contradictory explanations for the suspension across different languages.

Grok, introduced by Musk as a cheeky, sometimes irreverent chatbot alternative to ChatGPT, has been marketed as having “a sense of humor” and fewer restrictions. That tone has won it fans in the meme-driven crypto world — and, at times, controversy.