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OpenAI to Discontinue Models on Cursor Following SpaceX Acquisition

OpenAI plans to cease support for its models on the Cursor platform after it comes under SpaceX control, with the shutdown scheduled for November 12, 2026.

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OpenAI has announced that it will discontinue support for its models within the Cursor platform following its acquisition by SpaceX. The transition is part of a broader change after SpaceX purchased the developer Anysphere for approximately $60 billion. OpenAI stated that it cannot guarantee the continued compliance or compatibility of its technologies under the new ownership, which prompted the decision to withdraw. As a result, users of Cursor may lose access to OpenAI's models, while SpaceX and its AI subsidiary xAI plan to enhance their own models and integrations. Meanwhile, Anthropic has announced intentions to increase the capacity of its Claude model within Cursor, potentially shifting the competitive landscape in AI coding tools.

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The discontinuation affects users of Cursor and marks a strategic shift in AI model deployment following ownership changes, with potential impacts on market competition.