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OpenAI CEO's Home Attacked With Molotov Cocktail
11 Apr
Summary
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home was targeted early Friday.
- A suspect was arrested shortly after throwing an incendiary device.
- The motive behind the attack and threats to OpenAI headquarters is unknown.
Early Friday morning, the San Francisco residence of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was targeted by a Molotov cocktail, according to the company. Responding officers found that an incendiary device had been thrown at the home, igniting an exterior gate before the suspect fled.
A short time later, the same individual was apprehended by police at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters after making threats. The 20-year-old suspect has not been publicly identified. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack and subsequent threats.
This incident occurs amid rising public scrutiny of AI, with OpenAI facing protests due to its provision of technology to the US Department of Defense. The company recently reported a valuation of $852 billion following a significant funding round.
