importantSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-11-09T12:35:48+05:30

Former OpenAI Engineer Faces Legal Charges Over Covert Audio Device Installation

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A former OpenAI engineer has pleaded not guilty to charges of planting a covert audio recording device in the company's executive meeting room. The case, reported by Bloomberg and CNBC, is set for a November 17, 2026 hearing in San Francisco federal court, with potential legal consequences if convicted.

The OpenAI engineer who was arrested and charged last month for planting a covert audio recording device in the company's office has pleaded not guilty.

According to reports from Bloomberg and CNBC, Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan made an appearance in San Francisco federal court on Friday, where he entered the plea. His next hearing is scheduled for November 17, 2026.

If proven guilty, the

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