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Industry·8h ago·all news from October 19, 2026

DOJ Calls for Detaining OpenAI Engineer, Citing Saudi Ties

The Department of Justice has requested that a federal judge deny bail for an OpenAI software engineer charged with using a hidden recording device at the company’s office. Prosecutors cited concerns regarding the defendant’s foreign ties, specifically noting potential flight risk related to connections in Saudi Arabia.

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