Google Engineer Arrested

Linwei Ding, a former Google engineer, arrested for stealing AI trade secrets for China.

Ding uploaded over 500 confidential files to his personal Google Cloud account.

Secrets Uploaded to Personal Account

Ding allegedly used Apple Notes app and fake office logins to evade Google's detection.

Accused of Evading Detection

Google cooperates with the FBI, referring Ding's case for investigation.

Google Cooperates with FBI

Stolen secrets relate to Google's core AI infrastructure, giving it a competitive edge.

Impact on Google's AI

SORA analyzes your text description and generates video frames one by one, using its vast knowledge base.

How SORA Works

Ding faces 40 years in prison for four counts of trade secret theft.

Legal Proceedings Underway

The arrest is part of the DOJ's efforts to prevent tech transfer to foreign adversaries.

DOJ Cracks Down on Tech Theft

AG Garland vows to protect national security from the theft of advanced technologies.

National Security Concerns

The case highlights the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China.

US-China Tech Rivalry

Google and investigators work to assess damage and safeguard future innovations.

Protecting Intellectual Property