OpenAI bugging a physical security ‘wakeup call’ for trade secret owners
By Melissa Ritti ( October 30, 2026, 20:43 GMT | Comment) -- The alleged bugging of an OpenAI executive conference room underscores why companies protecting trade secrets need safeguards beyond cybersecurity, experts told MLex.The indictment this week of a former OpenAI engineer could serve as a stark reminder that safeguarding trade secrets includes the places where valuable research is conducted, and business plans are discussed....
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