Z.ai says ZCode uploaded repo data, plans to open-source it after backlash

Z.ai said it will open-source the ZCode codebase and invite independent third-party evaluators to audit the system after users reported that ZCode uploaded repository data to its own cloud with no option to disable it. In an official response, Z.ai stated, "We fully understand that any issue involving data directly affects users' trust in our product," and pledged to publish audit progress updates. The company framed the open-sourcing and third-party audit as a way to "establish trust through complete transparency.

Official response from ZAI: "We fully understand that any issue involving data directly affects users' trust in our product. In the near future, we will open-source the ZCode codebase to improve the product within a more open ecosystem. We will also invite independent third-party evaluators to audit the system's operation and continuously publish updates on the audit's progress." Our goal is to establish trust through complete transparency." Oh no 😲 Apparently ZCode has been storing your data in its own cloud with no way to disable it This is very similar to what happened early on with Grok Build when SpaceXAI had to open-source it to regain trust. At the very least this needs clarification from