Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
BBC News reports: Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
This technology story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Saudi, OpenAI and USB.
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