Here’s the intro: I don’t know how to feel about Cursor’s latest move. After the SpaceX acquisition, they’re suddenly blocking access to their AI for anyone trying to distill Astra—the model Elon’s company is building. That’s a direct shot at competitors, and it feels like the kind of defensive play that makes you wonder who’s really in charge here. The justification is “accountability,” but let’s be real: this isn’t about ethics. It’s about protecting SpaceX’s investment when Astra drops. And if you’re using Cursor, you’ve got to ask—who’s next? The bad blood between Sam and Elon has been public for years, and now we’re seeing the first real consequences. Will Anthropic retaliate, or will they stay quiet when their hardware supplier starts playing hardball? Technical Overview Astra’s latest release landed on a Friday the 13th, which feels like either a bold move or a tactical mistake—timing alone won’t decide which. The headline feature is a set of new Codex models that double ...