FBI arrests OpenAI employee for planting listening device in office

What happened: The FBI arrested an OpenAI employee after hidden recording devices were found in the company's offices, including one planted in a conference room TV used for executive discussions. Key numbers: The employee is Abdul Rahman Al-Fazan, a 35-year-old Saudi national. Why it matters: The Justice Department has not released a motive or said whether he acted alone. OpenAI CFO Sarah Fryer told Bloomberg the company cannot comment due to the ongoing investigation but is taking security seriously. Market: -3.3% today ($737.54), +13.6% YTD, 0.9x vol — as of 23:45 UTC Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

The FBI arrested an OpenAI employee after hidden recording devices were found in the company's offices, including one planted in a conference room TV used for executive discussions.

The Justice Department has not released a motive or said whether he acted alone. OpenAI CFO Sarah Fryer told Bloomberg the company cannot comment due to the ongoing investigation but is taking security seriously. Market: -3.3% today ($737.54), +13.6% YTD, 0.9x vol — as of 23:45 UTC