Man accused of attack on Sam Altman's home was in crisis, parents say

Key Points:

• Daniel Moreno-Gama, a 20-year-old Texas resident, is charged federally with attempted damage using explosives and possession of an unregistered firearm after allegedly attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home and attempting to harm OpenAI’s headquarters.
• Moreno-Gama reportedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a North Beach home and later tried to set fire to OpenAI’s building, threatening to kill people inside; surveillance footage captured these incidents.
• His parents described him as a caring individual currently experiencing a mental health crisis and emphasized their efforts to obtain treatment, requesting privacy as the case proceeds.
• Moreno-Gama was found carrying incendiary devices, kerosene, a lighter, and a threatening document opposing artificial intelligence that named industry executives, according to authorities.
• His defense attorney highlighted his mental health history, including autism, argued the charges are excessive, and stressed the importance of due process, noting no injuries occurred and limited damage was done; if convicted, Moreno-Gama faces significant prison time.