The reason is rooted in a major strategic business move. In 2026, SpaceX acquired Cursor, reportedly in a deal valued at $60 billion, to integrate advanced AI coding technologies into its SpaceXAI team and further develop the Grok model. Since Rishabh Yadav played a key role in building the technology at Cursor and transitioned to work on SpaceXAI projects following the acquisition, Elon Musk added him to his list of followed accounts. Musk is known for following only about 1,400 to 1,500 accounts, which primarily consist of key employees, partners, and individuals who directly impact his technological goals.