FBI arrests OpenAI employee accused of planting hidden recording device in conference room

October 13, 2026 Zack Whittaker

It's not clear exactly for what purpose the recording device was used, but FBI director Kash Patel said the scheme was to "capture sensitive communications about the company’s super intelligence technology." 

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