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OpenAI employee arrested by FBI after listening device found at its office

Washington Post Tech Wednesday 14 October 2026, 00:36 UTC By Gerrit De Vynck 1 min read
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SAN FRANCISCO — The FBI arrested an employee of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI last week after the company discovered a “sophisticated” recording device in an executive conference room at its offices. Democracy Dies in Darkness OpenAI employee arrested by FBI after listening device found at its office The government framed the arrest of the Saudi national employee as important for national security.

SAN FRANCISCO — The FBI arrested an employee of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI last week after the company discovered a “sophisticated” recording device in an executive conference room at its offices. Democracy Dies in Darkness OpenAI employee arrested by FBI after listening device found at its office The government framed the arrest of the Saudi national employee as important for national security. 4 min
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