"Former Google Engineer Accused of Stealing AI Tech for Chinese Firms"

A former Google software engineer, Linwei Ding, has been charged with stealing AI technology from the company while secretly collaborating with two Chinese companies. The Justice Department announced the arrest, emphasizing the threat of Chinese economic espionage and national security concerns related to advancements in artificial intelligence. The indictment alleges that Ding uploaded confidential files to his personal Google Cloud account, then accepted a position at a Chinese technology company and founded a startup without disclosing these affiliations to Google. The case highlights the ongoing concerns about foreign adversaries exploiting AI technologies and the potential impact on the United States.