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OpenAI bugging suspect Alfozan pleads not guilty

CNBC Friday 06 November 2026, 19:35 UTC 1 min read
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Photo of Abdulrahman Alfozan checking a recording device in OpenAI's office in San Francisco, according to the Department of Justice. Courtesy: U.S. Department of Justice The Saudi national charged with planting a listening device in the headquarters of OpenAI while he worked there pleaded not guilty on Friday during an appearance in San Francisco federal court.

Photo of Abdulrahman Alfozan checking a recording device in OpenAI's office in San Francisco, according to the Department of Justice. Courtesy: U.S. Department of Justice The Saudi national charged with planting a listening device in the headquarters of OpenAI while he worked there pleaded not guilty on Friday during an appearance in San Francisco federal court. Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, was sent back to jail after the brief hearing. Alofzan has been held without bail since his arrest in early October. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
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