FBI arrests OpenAI employee accused of planting hidden recording device in conference room
The FBI arrested a Saudi national who worked at OpenAI on the product team.
According to TechCrunch, the FBI arrested a Saudi national who worked at OpenAI on the product team.
The AI maker accused the employee of hiding a recording device in an executive conference room.
This technology story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include FBI, OpenAI and Saudi.
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