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Alleged OpenAI spy held without bond after WhatsApp messages with Saudi royal exposed: ‘Saudi needs you more!’

A Saudi engineer charged with trying to bug confidential OpenAI meetings frequently sent WhatsApp messages to a Saudi royal who told him, “Saudi needs you more then [sic] the US!” according to a stunning court filing.

Republican Ledger staff · 1:34 PM ET

Alleged OpenAI spy held without bond after WhatsApp messages with Saudi royal exposed: ‘Saudi needs you more!’
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A Saudi engineer charged with trying to bug confidential OpenAI meetings frequently sent WhatsApp messages to a Saudi royal who told him, “Saudi needs you more then [sic] the US!” according to a stunning court filing.

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