OpenAI says employee planted a 'sophisticated recording device' in its offices
shiringhaffary · x · 2026-10-14
OpenAI disclosed that an employee secretly planted a 'sophisticated recording device' inside its offices. Per the DOJ, the employee — a Saudi Arabian national — has been arrested and is in federal custody. The details were reported by journalist Rachel Metz; it remains unclear what was recorded or whether any information leaked.
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