Linwei Ding, 38, is accused of stealing over a thousand files related to Google's AI work between 2022 and 2023. Initially charged last year, he now faces a superseding indictment with additional counts that include economic espionage. Ding, a software engineer, had access to confidential data through his role on a software platform for Google’s supercomputing datacenters. Allegations suggest he evaded data loss prevention systems by copying sensitive information into a personal document, leading to his arrest and further legal challenges.
Linwei Ding, a former Google software engineer, faces multiple charges for allegedly stealing proprietary AI files and transmitting them to Chinese companies.
The detailed indictment describes how Ding may have circumvented Google's data loss prevention systems to steal over a thousand proprietary files.
Ding's access to confidential data was facilitated by his work on software to optimize GPUs for AI applications, contributing to the case against him.
Prosecutors reveal the intricate methods used potentially to transfer sensitive information between borders, although Ding is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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