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SpaceX's Grok CLI accused of uploading developer code without consent

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Concerns have been raised regarding the Grok CLI tool, developed by SpaceX, allegedly uploading user codebases without explicit consent. Developers have reported that their code was accessed and uploaded through the Grok CLI, leading to accusations of a breach of trust. This action by SpaceX is considered unacceptable by those affected, potentially damaging user confidence in their services. AI

IMPACT Potential erosion of trust in AI development tools and data privacy practices.

RANK_REASON Reports of a tool's alleged misuse without direct confirmation from the primary developer.

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SpaceX's Grok CLI accused of uploading developer code without consent

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ gergelyorosz on X: I got messages from concerned devs how their codebase was uploaded without their knowledge or consent via # Grok CLI (from SpaceX). It seem

    @ gergelyorosz on X: I got messages from concerned devs how their codebase was uploaded without their knowledge or consent via # Grok CLI (from SpaceX). It seems that SpaceX sneakily uploaded this code for lots of users and customers… absolutely unacceptable IMO Trust burnt like …

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