Factory CEO Alleges Former Board Advisor Spied for Rival Cognition

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The CEO of Factory AI has accused his company's former board advisor, Chris Degnan, of corporate espionage. Degnan, a venture capitalist, has recently taken a role as Chief Revenue Officer at the AI startup Cognition. The accusation centers on Degnan allegedly spying for Cognition while still advising Factory. The situation highlights rising tensions in the competitive AI sector.

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