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    OpenAI News (firm-scan)Tuesday, September 1, 2026 3 min read
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    Our decision on Cursor following its acquisition by SpaceX

    OpenAI is terminating its model supply contract with Cursor by November 12, 2026, following Cursor's acquisition by SpaceX. The decision stems from OpenAI's stated lack of confidence in SpaceX's compliance with its terms of service, citi…

    Key takeaways
    • 01OpenAI is invoking a change-of-control clause in its Cursor agreement and is providing maximum contractual notice to allow developers continued access during the transition.
    • 02The termination also reflects OpenAI's heightened compliance requirements around its upcoming Astra model.
    • 03OpenAI has signaled it will offer transition support to affected developers.

    OpenAI is terminating its model supply contract with Cursor by November 12, 2026, following Cursor's acquisition by SpaceX. The decision stems from OpenAI's stated lack of confidence in SpaceX's compliance with its terms of service, citing prior violations by Musk-affiliated companies including Twitter and xAI, the latter of which Musk admitted under oath had misused OpenAI data. OpenAI is invoking a change-of-control clause in its Cursor agreement and is providing maximum contractual notice to allow developers continued access during the transition. The termination also reflects OpenAI's heightened compliance requirements around its upcoming Astra model. OpenAI has signaled it will offer transition support to affected developers.

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