DOGE staffer with access to Americans’ personal data leaked private xAI API key

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July 15, 2025, 1:40 PM

• •A government staffer exposed a private API key for xAI's chatbot.
• •The key granted access to xAI's AI models, including Grok.
• •The key was not revoked after being leaked, raising security concerns.

A government staffer, Marko Elez, leaked a private API key on GitHub. The key provided access to xAI's AI models, including Grok. Security journalist Brian Krebs reported the incident. The key's exposure raises questions about the handling of sensitive government information.

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