xAI Open-Sources Grok Build Code After Privacy Controversy
Overview
FAQ
What is Grok Build?
Grok Build is a CLI tool from xAI for AI-assisted coding, similar to Codex and Claude Code.
Why was Grok Build controversial?
Running the command in a directory could upload its entire contents to Google Cloud, including private keys and documents.
How did xAI respond?
They disabled the feature, deleted all retained data, and open-sourced the code under Apache 2.0.
Can Grok Build be used locally?
Yes, it can run fully locally with private inference, enhancing privacy.
Source: Simon Willison (LLM & tools)
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