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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging HQ had Saudi backing, prosecutors say
US prosecutors allege Abdulrahman Alfozan, accused of planting a recording device in an OpenAI executive conference room, was in frequent contact with an unnamed Saudi royal and that a Saudi military member paid for his family's flight home. He is being held without bail.
Why it matters
The case highlights fears of state-backed espionage targeting leading AI firms.
Background
OpenAI is one of the most valuable AI developers. Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in AI; it did not immediately comment.
Sources
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 19, 2:23 PM ET
- BBC News ↗Oct 19, 5:12 PM ET
- CNBC ↗Oct 19, 4:54 PM ET
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