Ex-Google Engineer’s Trade Secret Theft Case Goes To Jury

By Editorial Team

A former Google engineer, Linwei Ding, is facing charges of economic espionage and trade secret theft for allegedly taking artificial intelligence trade secrets from Google to benefit himself and China. The case has now gone to the jury in a California federal court.

The prosecution accused Ding of “stealing, cheating, and lying” during his time at Google, using the stolen trade secrets for personal gain and potentially for the benefit of China. The trial has been closely watched as it delves into the complexities of intellectual property theft in the technology sector.

If convicted, Ding could face severe penalties for his alleged actions, which could have significant implications for both his personal future and the broader landscape of trade secret protection in the tech industry.

Stay tuned for updates on the verdict and the implications of this high-profile case.