Former researcher Jacob Coxon says he is “90% sure” that China has spies inside OpenAI and Anthropic, warning that such involvement could allow Beijing to steal or gain advantage in AI development. Both outlets frame his claims as a warning about foreign influence within leading AI companies.
The reporting highlights Coxon’s assertion that the alleged presence of spies could undermine U.S. efforts to maintain leadership in artificial intelligence. The articles do not indicate that regulators, the companies involved, or independent investigators have confirmed Coxon’s claims. Instead, the coverage focuses on Coxon’s perspective and the potential security implications he raises, presenting the allegation as an unverified warning rather than a substantiated finding.
