A court filing has alleged that a former employee of OpenAI received support from the Saudi government in connection with the planting of a device, according to reporting by the BBC.
The filing, which sets out the accusations against the ex-OpenAI worker, asserts that the assistance came from Saudi authorities. The document was submitted to a court as part of ongoing legal proceedings, though it is not clear from the initial reports what specific form the alleged support took or where and when the incident occurred.
The BBC contacted the Saudi government for comment but said it did not receive an immediate response. The reporting did not indicate whether OpenAI or other parties named in the filing had commented on the allegations at the time of publication.
The claims in the filing remain allegations and are subject to verification through the legal process. Observers say such assertions, if substantiated, could carry diplomatic and legal ramifications, but any potential consequences will depend on the outcome of the court case and further investigations.
Further details are expected to emerge as the court proceedings continue and as parties to the case respond formally in filings or statements. The BBC report noted it had sought comment from relevant actors, but the Saudi government had not replied immediately.