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AI startup sues ex-CEO over data theft and résumé fraud

The Wire·March 7, 2026

Hayden AI has filed a lawsuit against its former CEO, accusing him of taking 41GB of company emails and falsifying his résumé. The startup also alleges that the co-founder improperly sold over $1.2 million in stock. This legal dispute highlights challenges in leadership and trust within AI-native companies.