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OpenAI terminates model access for coding assistant Cursor
The Decoder OpenAI cuts off Cursor after SpaceX acquisition, citing Musk's history of breaking contracts
OpenAI cut off the AI coding tool Cursor following its acquisition by SpaceX, citing Elon Musk's history of breaking contracts.
Why it matters
Developers using Cursor will lose access to OpenAI models, though the tool's creators state they rely on other providers for most traffic.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026