Former OpenAI engineer accused of carrying a spy device and booked a flight to Saudi Arabia

OpenAI engineer booked a flight to Saudi Arabia prior to being taken into federal custody, according to the DOJ.

Abdulrahman Alfozan: Ex-OpenAI Engineer Allegedly Planted Recording Device A man identified as Abdulrahman Alfozan, previously an OpenAI engineer from Saudi Arabia, was charged with the installation of a recording device inside a conference room at the company’s San Francisco office. The Department of Justice reported that Alfozan had booked a one-way flight to Saudi Arabia […]

OpenAI engineer accused of trying to wiretap workplace

OpenAI engineer accused of trying to wiretap workplace

A 35-year-old Saudi engineer working at OpenAI has been arrested and charged with trying to tap into confidential meetings by placing secret recording devices in executive conference rooms, according to federal prosecutors. Abdulrahman Alfozan, originally from Saudi Arabia, was taken into custody on Friday. The initial investigation revealed that OpenAI found a hidden audio recording […]

Saudi OpenAI engineer accused after secret recording device discovered at workplace

Saudi OpenAI engineer accused after secret recording device discovered at workplace

A Saudi national employed as an engineer at OpenAI has been arrested for allegedly placing a hidden recording device in a conference room at the company’s San Francisco office, federal officials announced on Tuesday. Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, was taken into custody on October 9 and faces charges for using or attempting to use a device […]

Engineer of the Obama Presidential Center supports the striking tower design in Chicago

Engineer of the Obama Presidential Center supports the striking tower design in Chicago

Obama Presidential Center Emphasizes Bold Design CHICAGO — A key figure in the design of the Barack Obama Presidential Center has shared insights on the project’s vision. According to structural engineer Chris Byrd, based in Washington, D.C., the goal was to create something unmistakably bold, reflecting the essence of the 44th president. Byrd, who designed […]