OpenAI Ends Model Access to Cursor After SpaceX's $60B Acquisition

OpenAI announced it will terminate developers' access to its models on Cursor following SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition of the AI startup on August 14. Cursor CEO Michael Truell mentioned that OpenAI models account for about 5% of user traffic on Cursor. The proposed shutdown date for OpenAI models is set for November 12, 2026. This decision stems from concerns over SpaceX's adherence to OpenAI's terms of service due to past contract violations. This development could impact the competitive landscape of AI-assisted coding tools as OpenAI plans to go public next year.