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SpaceX Considers Acquiring Defunct Startups' Data for AI Training, Raising Privacy Concerns

September 17, 2026
oecd:2026-09-17-a0a3View source ↗

What happened

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly considering purchasing customer and operational data from bankrupt startups to train its AI models, such as Grok. This strategy has raised privacy and labor rights concerns, as using sensitive data without proper consent could violate individual rights.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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SpaceX Considers Acquiring Defunct Startups' Data for AI Training, Raising Privacy Concerns
2026-09-17