SpaceXAI made a big move in July 2026. On July 16, it released Grok Build as an open source project. This means developers can now access its full agent system, terminal interface, code tools, and extension features on GitHub.
The core of Grok Build, an AI coding agent, was published a day earlier under the Apache 2.0 license. It works inside a terminal, helping users by examining code projects, editing files, searching code, running commands, and planning tasks. The open source release invites developers to explore and build on this AI tool.
But the launch wasn’t without controversy. Just before the open source release, SpaceXAI announced it would delete all customer data uploaded by Grok Build. This came after a security researcher found that Grok Build had been uploading entire code repositories to a Google Cloud storage bucket. In one test, it sent 5.1 gigabytes of data when only 192 kilobytes were needed. That’s about 26,000 times more data than necessary.
SpaceXAI responded quickly. Uploads appeared to stop without users needing to update their software, suggesting the company made a change on its end. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceXAI, said, “As a precautionary measure, all user data that was uploaded to SpaceXAI before now will be completely and utterly deleted. Zero anything whatsoever will remain.”
The company also emphasized that no trace or code data is ever kept for customers who have zero-data-retention agreements. Still, this issue puts SpaceXAI in a group with other AI companies like Anthropic, which have faced questions about how they collect, keep, and use data.
Partnerships and Growth in AI
July 2026 was a busy month for AI companies beyond SpaceXAI. On July 10, Cursor and SpaceXAI announced the release of Grok 4.5. This new model is designed to work inside Cursor’s environment. The two companies started collaborating in April 2026. Just weeks before the Grok 4.5 announcement, they revealed plans for a $60 billion acquisition.
Other AI players made headlines too. Virax Biolabs signed a multi-country supply agreement with Fosun Diagnostics, expanding into Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is considering an IPO as soon as this year. It recently raised funds valuing the company at $52 billion. DeepSeek is known for its low-cost, open-source AI model and plays a role in China’s shift from broad AI adoption to frontier AI research.
What This Means for Developers and Data Privacy
Grok Build’s open source release offers developers a powerful new AI tool for coding tasks. Its ability to work directly inside terminals and handle complex projects could speed up workflows. But the data upload issue raises concerns about privacy and trust.
SpaceXAI’s quick response and Musk’s firm promise to delete all uploaded data may reassure users. Still, the incident highlights the risks when AI tools handle sensitive codebases. Developers and companies using AI assistants need to watch how their data is collected and stored.
As AI agents like Grok become more common, transparency and strong data policies will grow even more important. SpaceXAI’s move to open source Grok Build opens doors for innovation. At the same time, it reminds us to keep a close eye on how these powerful tools manage user information.
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- SpaceXAI wipes customer data after Grok uploads sensitive info — axios.com
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- New Grok model comes quick off the SpaceX-Cursor deal | Semafor — semafor.com
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