Ex-OpenAI engineer accused of planting bug in office was in contact with Saudi royal family, preparing to leave U.S.

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Former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan accused of installing a sophisticated listening device in an executive conference room.
Prosecutors claim Alfozan used AI tools to develop encrypted recording devices and identify meeting rooms.
Alfozan was allegedly in contact with a Saudi royal who urged him to return to Saudi Arabia for an AI initiative.
He was arrested while planning to leave the U.S. for Riyadh with his family.
The device was allegedly installed in a room where confidential technical and strategic information was discussed.
Investigators found evidence suggesting Alfozan may have planned to plant more devices.
Alfozan's conduct is alleged to pose a danger to U.S. national security.

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