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Microsoft has acknowledged a widespread bug in the optional Windows 11 KB5120998 update that breaks mouse cursors (size, visibility, color changes) and even turns wallpapers black. Reports began after the update rolled out, with Microsoft noting the issue in release notes. Users can roll back or uninstall KB5120998 to revert the problems while a fix is developed.
OpenAI announced it will wind down its contract with Cursor, the AI coding tool now owned by SpaceX, with a shutdown date of November 12, 2026, citing trust concerns about SpaceX's use of OpenAI technology and alleging a pattern of contract violations by Musk’s companies. The move comes after SpaceX bought Cursor’s parent, Anysphere, and deepens the public clash between OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk; Cursor’s co-founder said talks with OpenAI are ongoing, while competitors like Anthropic are stepping in to support Cursor users. The feud between the two tech leaders has included lawsuits and sharp public exchanges for years.
OpenAI plans to end developers’ access to its models via Cursor, with a proposed Nov. 12, 2026 cutoff, citing uncertainty SpaceX will honor its terms after acquiring Cursor’s parent. Cursor says OpenAI models account for about 5% of its user traffic and that talks are ongoing. SpaceX completed the $60 billion acquisition of Cursor in August, highlighting the ongoing clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI leadership.
OpenAI is terminating its contract with Cursor, the coding startup recently acquired by SpaceX, citing trust concerns about whether SpaceX would use OpenAI's technology within its terms of service; Cursor’s access to OpenAI models will be shut off on November 12, and OpenAI says it will not provide future models like Astra to Cursor. The move follows ongoing tensions between Musk-backed ventures and OpenAI, though OpenAI stops short of accusing Cursor of violating terms.
The August optional Windows 11 update KB5120998 introduces the movable taskbar, a resizable Start menu, and other features but is reportedly breaking custom cursor styling and wallpaper settings for many users, with some also seeing pixelated text and DISM repair errors. Microsoft hasn’t publicly acknowledged these as known issues; the advised workaround is to uninstall the update, and a broader fix is expected with the September Patch Tuesday rollout, so users should skip installing it for now.
SpaceX plans to acquire Cursor’s parent Anysphere for $60 billion in Class A shares, aiming to transform SpaceX from a compute provider into a full AI platform by combining Cursor’s developer workflow with SpaceX tech (Grok, Starlink) and potential Tesla robotics links. Morgan Stanley sees upside, forecasting Cursor’s ARR to grow from about $4B mid-2026 to roughly $33B by 2030, with most revenue from enterprise clients, though risks include competition from open-source tools and margin pressures. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026 and could hinge on execution of Cursor’s proprietary models and broader platform synergies.
SpaceX completed its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor, giving Cursor access to SpaceX’s vast GPU fleet to develop and train cheaper AI models. The deal follows SpaceX’s merger with xAI into SpaceXAI, and the teams have already released Grok 4.5 and 4.6 focused on coding and real-world tasks.
SpaceX has completed its $60 billion takeover of Cursor (Anysphere), gaining Cursor’s GPU compute capabilities and engineers to accelerate SpaceXAI’s Grok-based AI tooling; Cursor even announced Firetiger joining the day before closing, signaling a rapid integration. The move expands SpaceX’s shift from rockets to a software-led AI business aimed at competing with Anthropic and OpenAI, while questions linger on pricing, unit economics, and how the Cursor brand will endure as compute becomes central to value.
SpaceX signaled it expects to reach a $100bn annualized revenue run rate by December, up from about $31bn in 2Q26, with Deutsche Bank analysts' model centering on neocloud (Anthropic) expansion, a ramp in a Google deal, a potential $6.7bn six‑month government engagement, and Cursor’s forthcoming contribution after the 3Q closing; this could drive ARR to roughly $45‑$50bn by year‑end, while capex to deploy 5‑10 GW of compute next year pushes SpaceX’s capex toward $200bn and likely requires more debt or financing beyond $100bn.
SpaceXAI and Cursor unveiled Grok Bot, an AI teammate app for iPhone and Mac that signs into your tools, completes work end-to-end, and remembers conversations to improve with use. The beta is live on Mac and iOS, with Windows and Linux versions available and Android coming soon; initial access is limited to select premium subscribers (SuperGrok Heavy, Cursor Ultra, and Cursor Teams Premium).
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5, its most capable model yet and its first since going public and acquiring Cursor, pitched as a coding/automation tool for business use. Trained with Cursor, Grok 4.5 is claimed to outperform some rivals on engineering and knowledge tasks while being faster and cheaper, priced at $2 per million input tokens and $6 per million output tokens. It’s available in Grok Build, Cursor on all plans, and SpaceXAI’s console (not yet in the EU). While it trails the largest OpenAI/Anthropic models in peak performance, SpaceXAI positions Grok as a cost-effective enterprise option and notes potential revenue from compute capacity leasing.
SpaceXAI and Cursor plan to launch their first jointly developed AI model, Grok 4.5, as soon as Wednesday after delaying the rollout to improve efficiency; the model is designed for rapid information processing and aims to rival Anthropic’s Opus 4.8.
Cursor has released its first iPhone/iPad app after SpaceX (including xAI) acquired the coding firm, letting users launch and manage AI coding agents, review diffs, annotate images, and chat with agents via voice, with Live Activities updates and remote cloud/local handoffs; the app supports demos/diffs before merging PRs, and Cursor is teasing repo-less chats as part of future plans, while offering 75% off Composer 2.5 runs through July 5, 2026 and directing users to download from the App Store.
SpaceX’s stock reversed gains after revealing a $60 billion all-stock acquisition of Cursor, diluting existing shares by about 3.4% and wiping roughly $620 billion off SpaceX’s market value since Tuesday’s peak, lowering its market cap to about $2.37 trillion from roughly $2.99 trillion. Morningstar cut its fair value to $62 and cautioned on dilution, while Oppenheimer remained more bullish with a potential path to $250 per share by year‑end; Elon Musk’s net worth slipped by about $67.8 billion to around $1.2 trillion. The move follows frothy IPO demand and underlines how investors are pricing AI/tech bets into SpaceX’s lofty valuation.
SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of Cursor has sparked a debate on AI valuations, with Ackman and Palihapitiya arguing the premium reflects AI software’s ability to own core workflows at the application layer; analysts say the deal signals a broader trend of premium pricing for enterprise AI platforms, a view echoed by SpaceX’s stock reaction.