FBI arrests OpenAI employee accused of planting hidden recording device in conference room
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techcrunch
October 13, 2026 · 13:59
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It's not clear exactly for what purpose the recording device was used, but FBI director Kash Patel said the scheme was to "capture sensitive communications about the company’s super intelligence technology."
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