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

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing
BBC Technology Monday 19 October 2026, 16:22 UTC 1 min read
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The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.

The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
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