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Former OpenAI Worker Accused of Bugging Discussed Jobs With Saudi Royal

The Wall Street Journal

Former OpenAI Worker Accused of Bugging Discussed Jobs With Saudi Royal

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In a detention filing, prosecutors argue Abdulrahman Alfozan is a flight risk, saying his wife and child moved permanently to Saudi Arabia.

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