A former OpenAI engineer who allegedly installed a listening device in an executive conference room was in close contact with a member of the Saudi royal family and was planning to leave the U.S. for Riyadh when authorities arrested him, federal prosecutors said Sunday in a court memorandum. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga has more.
Ex-OpenAI engineer who allegedly planted bug in office was in contact with Saudi royal family
Oct 19, 2026 | 3:23 PM











