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Accused OpenAI spy had folder called “Saudi Gov Docs,” FBI says

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A court denied releasing a former OpenAI engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, who was accused of spying on the frontier lab. US attorney Craig Missakian argued Alfozan accessed a folder named "Saudi Gov Docs" and allegedly stored photos of a second bug. The government claims Alfozan contacted a KSA royal on WhatsApp while planning to return to Saudi Arabia during the country's AI push. The case remains pending as the government seeks to justify continued detention.

Key points

• Abdulrahman Alfozan, a former OpenAI engineer, was detained after a court denied releasing him following an FBI investigation.
• Alfozan allegedly accessed a folder named "Saudi Gov Docs" on his iPhone and stored photos of a second bug planted in the offices.

Context

The case involves a former OpenAI engineer accused of spying on the frontier lab. US attorney Craig Missakian argues Alfozan contacted a KSA royal on WhatsApp while planning to return to Saudi Arabia during the country's AI push.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a court filing and FBI investigation details. Specific dates of the bug planting are not provided. The government's claim of personal gain or Saudi benefit remains unverified by the evidence.

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