Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets

An ex-Google engineer has been charged with stealing trade secrets related to the company’s autonomous vehicle technology.

The engineer, who worked on Google’s self-driving car project, allegedly downloaded thousands of files before leaving the company to start his own self-driving truck company.

Google filed a lawsuit against the engineer, alleging that he stole confidential information such as schematics, technical specifications, and other proprietary data.

The engineer faces multiple charges, including theft of trade secrets and unauthorized access to a computer. If convicted, he could face significant fines and jail time.

This case highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property and trade secrets in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles.