The FBI arrested OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan, who allegedly hid a USB recording device wrapped in toilet paper in a restricted executive conference room at OpenAI. The device, planted on September 28, was discovered two days later, and CCTV footage showed Alfozan attempting to retrieve it. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted of unlawful recording.
Background
OpenAI is one of the world's leading AI research labs, with access to highly sensitive technical and business information. Corporate espionage cases involving AI companies have drawn increasing attention as AI technology becomes a strategic national priority.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 15, 2026 at 12:41 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10