OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody
2026-10-19 · WIRED
An ex-OpenAI engineer has been ordered to stay locked up after allegedly spying on company executives, with the Saudi government apparently willing to write a 'blank check' to spring him loose. Nothing says 'trustworthy AI development' like espionage accusations and foreign government intervention. OpenAI's vetting process continues to inspire confidence.