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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing

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Prosecutors allege Saudi government aided OpenAI engineer accused of bugging

US prosecutors say Saudi royal communicated with Abdulrahman Alfozan via WhatsApp and Saudi military official paid for his family's flight after arrest. Government also offered to cover legal costs.

Oct 19, 2026·6 sourcesAI securityAI governanceOpenAI
Prosecutors allege Saudi government aided OpenAI engineer accused of bugging
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