The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Abdulrahman Alfozan, a 35-year-old employee of OpenAI, alleging he planted a sophisticated recording device within a conference room at the company’s office in California. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, discovered the device and alerted authorities. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland described the incident as a “serious threat to national security.” Alfozan, a citizen of Saudi Arabia, is accused of unlawfully accessing the office and installing the device. The details surrounding the motive and duration of the alleged surveillance are currently under investigation. The case raises concerns about potential technology theft and espionage targeting leading artificial intelligence companies in the United States. He is expected to face charges related to illegal surveillance and potential national security breaches.