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.

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.