Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support
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Original source:bbc.co.uk
Key Takeaways
- Former OpenAI engineer accused of planting a recording device.
- Prosecutors claim Saudi government provided logistical and financial support.
- Suspect denied bail due to significant flight risk.
- Device discovery prompted national security concerns.
Prosecutors allege that Abdulrahman Alfozan, a former OpenAI engineer, received significant backing from the Saudi government while allegedly attempting to spy on the company. Court documents suggest he maintained regular contact with a member of the Saudi royal family and that his family's travel arrangements were funded by a military official.
The suspect was apprehended after being caught on camera inspecting a hidden recording device he allegedly placed in a conference room. Due to the potential risk to national security and the clear intent to flee the country, a federal judge has denied his request for bail.
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