Google Engineer Allegedly Stole 500 Confidential AI Files for Chinese Companies
• Google engineer Linwei Ding allegedly stole 500+ confidential AI files while working secretly for Chinese tech companies • Ding created a secret startup in China and served as acting CEO, pitching investors • Ding allegedly used a private Google Cloud account to steal files related to AI data center hardware and software • Ding was arrested and charged with 4 counts of trade secret theft by the US Department of Justice • Ding faces up to 10 years in prison and $1 million in fines if convicted