The first-ever guilty verdict for stealing AI-related trade secrets underscores new challenges for companies seeking to protect their confidential information. The conviction of a former Google engineer illustrates how shifting insider theft tactics are challenging companies’ current monitoring tools and risk-management programs. This article distills the case’s key takeaways and provides recommendations for revamping corporate insider risk programs to account for AI’s rising economic and strategic value, drawing on insights from experts at Debevoise, Fisher Phillips and Littler Mendelson. See our two-part series on emerging issues in workplace privacy: “Data Collected and Employees’ Perspectives” (Oct. 23, 2024), and “Regulations and Compliance Strategies” (Oct. 30, 2024).