Micah Jonah
January 31, 2026
SpaceX has updated the privacy policy of its satellite internet service, Starlink, to allow the use of customer data for training artificial intelligence systems, a move that could strengthen the AI ambitions of billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk.
The revised Global Privacy Policy, updated on January 15, states that unless users opt out, Starlink may use customer data to train its machine learning and artificial intelligence models. The policy also allows such data to be shared with service providers and third party collaborators.
A review of an earlier version of the policy from November showed no reference to the use of customer data for AI training, marking a significant change in how user information may be handled.
Starlink collects a wide range of customer data, including location details, contact information, payment information, IP addresses and communication related data, according to the updated policy. The company did not specify which categories of data would be used specifically for AI training.
The policy update comes as SpaceX holds discussions around a possible merger with Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, a move that could expand the development of AI driven services using Starlink’s large user base and data resources.
SpaceX has not issued an official statement in response to enquiries on the policy change.
