Early Morning Arrest in San Francisco
San Francisco police arrested an individual suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the residence of OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman. The incident occurred early Friday, according to a statement from the company [1][2].
Damage to Property Only
The police reported that the device burned an exterior gate at Altman's San Francisco home. There were no injuries reported, and it remains unclear whether Mr. Altman was present at the time of the attack [2]. Authorities have taken the suspect into custody [1][2].
Threats at OpenAI Headquarters
In addition to the attack on Altman's residence, threats were reportedly made outside OpenAI's headquarters in San Francisco. This prompted a swift response leading to the arrest [1].
No Injuries Reported
OpenAI, in its statement, confirmed that no one was harmed during the incident [1]. The company has not released further details regarding the motive behind the attack or the identity of the suspect as investigations are ongoing.