OpenAI says CEO Sam Altman's house was targeted with a Molotov cocktail
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect early Friday for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and making threats outside OpenAI's headquarters, with no injuries reported.
- OpenAI expressed gratitude for the swift police response and confirmed the suspect is in custody while cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
- Altman shared a personal message and family photo on his blog, hoping to discourage similar attacks in the future.
- Police responded to two incidents within an hour: the fire caused by the incendiary device at Altman's North Beach home and threats made at OpenAI's Third Street headquarters, leading to the suspect's detention.
- Charges are pending, and the investigation remains active, though police statements have not explicitly mentioned Altman or OpenAI.
