SpaceX's AI division has reportedly engaged in internal discussions about a plan to acquire customer records from startup companies that are no longer operational. These talks specifically explore the possibility of obtaining data sets from businesses that have failed or ceased their activities. The stated motivation for this proposed data acquisition is to provide inexpensive "fuel" or training data for Grok, an artificial intelligence system.
A critical aspect highlighted in these internal conversations is the intent to purchase these customer records with "no questions asked." This approach is considered feasible because, given that the startups are defunct, there are no personnel remaining to address inquiries or concerns about the transfer and subsequent use of the customer information. This method offers a direct way to expand Grok's data resources.