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Prosecutors say ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting recording device received 'what appears to be considerable support' from the Saudi government

Abdulrahman Alfozan had been in contact as recently as October 5 with a member of the Saudi Royal Family, prosecutors said.

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Timeline · 3 reports

  1. 2026-10-19 17:17 · Wall Street Journal Technology
    Former OpenAI Worker Accused of Bugging Discussed Jobs With Saudi Royal
  2. 2026-10-19 16:22 · BBC Technology
    Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing
  3. 2026-10-19 15:56 · Business Insider AI
    Prosecutors say ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting recording device received 'what appears to be considerable support' from the Saudi government

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