Saturday, 10 January, 2026
Google Spinout SandboxAQ Accuses Former Executive of Multi-Million Dollar Extortion
SandboxAQ, the AI and quantum technology firm spun out from Google’s parent Alphabet, has filed a lawsuit alleging a former executive attempted to extort the company. The legal complaint claims the ex-employee demanded a massive payout under the threat of releasing confidential information and disparaging the firm. This high-stakes legal battle highlights growing tensions regarding corporate governance and trade secret protection.
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