Key facts
- SpaceX will reimburse users if Grok AI makes a purchase mistake or leaks card information.
- Grok's terms include interactions with financial institutions.
- Other AI agents like Meta's Muse and OpenAI's typically hold users responsible for transactions.
Elon Musk stated on Thursday that SpaceX will reimburse users if its Grok AI agent makes unauthorized purchases or leaks card information. Musk wrote on X that the company "will make you whole" in the event of a financial mistake by Grok. This pledge comes as AI agents are increasingly gaining access to payment methods and sensitive data, a trend that typically places the risk on users according to current terms of service from companies like Meta and OpenAI. However, Musk's statement suggests a potential shift in how companies might handle such risks. Recent incidents involving AI agents include one that posted sensitive financial data to a company's Slack channel and another that ordered an excessive amount of groceries.