SpaceXAI disables Grok Build after tool uploads user codebases to cloud
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SpaceXAI disabled its Grok Build AI coding tool after it was found uploading users' entire code repositories to Google Cloud. The company turned off the feature following a report from Cereblab on Monday.
The Upload Incident
Cereblab published findings on Monday showing that the Grok Build CLI was packaging and uploading entire code repositories, including files it was instructed to ignore. The tool transmitted data to Google Cloud before any user report or external disclosure. The Register first reported the issue, prompting SpaceXAI to investigate.
Company Response
SpaceXAI confirmed it disabled the upload feature after becoming aware of the behavior. The company stated that the tool was designed to cache dependencies but inadvertently included all files. No evidence of data misuse has been found, but the incident raises questions about transparency in AI coding assistants.
What's Next
SpaceXAI is expected to release a patch and a post-mortem analysis in the coming days. It remains unclear whether the company will face regulatory scrutiny or legal action from affected users.
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SpaceXAI disables Grok Build after tool uploads user codebases to cloud
