# Grok CLI uploaded user home directories to cloud servers

Users discovered that the Grok CLI tool, developed by xAI, silently uploaded entire home directories to cloud storage servers. This major privacy breach exposes personal files without user consent, raising serious concerns about data security and transparency from AI companies.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://twitter.com/a_green_being/status/2076598897779020159) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:39:59 +0000
- [Hacker News](https://twitter.com/i/status/2076598897779020159) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:35:32 +0000