Recording device hidden in toilet paper found in top-secret OpenAI meeting room

What happened: The FBI arrested Abdulrahman Alfozan, an OpenAI engineer, alleging he hid a recording device in a restricted executive conference room. OpenAI found the device two days after it was likely planted. Key numbers: Device likely planted September 28, found September 30. Alfozan arrested; age 35; permanent US legal resident since 2020; worked at OpenAI over a year. Camera installed October 5. Why it matters: The FBI alleged the device was meant to spy on OpenAI and risked leaking trade secrets in a way that threatened national security. Contents were encrypted. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

The FBI arrested Abdulrahman Alfozan, an OpenAI engineer, alleging he hid a recording device in a restricted executive conference room. OpenAI found the device two days after it was likely planted.

The FBI alleged the device was meant to spy on OpenAI and risked leaking trade secrets in a way that threatened national security. Contents were encrypted.