Coverage dated August 28, 2026 to August 31, 2026

OpenAI is cutting off AI model access to Cursor after SpaceX acquisition

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OpenAI cited past contract violations by Elon Musk's companies as the reason for ending the agreement, with a cutoff set for Nov. 12

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Independent Journal Review
OpenAI Ends Cursor Access After SpaceX Acquisition (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Aug 28, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description
OpenAI plans to end Cursor's access to its models by November 12, 2026 after Cursor was acquired by SpaceX in a $60 billion deal, citing concerns about whether SpaceX would comply with OpenAI’s terms of service.
Insider
OpenAI says it's ending its deal with Cursor because Elon Musk's companies violate contracts (opens Insider)
Published Aug 28, 2026
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OpenAI said it doesn't trust SpaceX to comply with its terms of service, citing past conduct by xAI, another of Elon Musk's companies.
New York Post
OpenAI to cut off AI models for SpaceX-owned Cursor, escalating feud with Musk (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 30, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Musk responded early Saturday in an X post, writing, "I couldn't care less."
Tech Startups
OpenAI to block Cursor’s access to its AI models after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquisition (opens Tech Startups)
Published Aug 31, 2026
Tech Startups's feed description
OpenAI is cutting off Cursor’s direct access to its AI models after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup, setting up another flashpoint in the years-long feud between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Quartz
OpenAI is cutting off AI model access to Cursor after SpaceX acquisition (opens Quartz)
Published Aug 31, 2026
Quartz's feed description
OpenAI cited past contract violations by Elon Musk's companies as the reason for ending the agreement, with a cutoff set for Nov. 12
Breitbart News
Sam Altman's OpenAI Fires Fresh Salvo in AI War with Elon Musk's SpaceX (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 31, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Sam Altman's OpenAI has announced it is ending developer access to its models on Cursor, the popular coding assistant that Elon Musk's SpaceX acquired earlier this month. The AI rivals have been locked in a bitter feud for a decade.