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Sam Altman confirms Molotov attack at his San Francisco home

techApr 11, 202625506

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed a Molotov cocktail was thrown into his San Francisco home early Friday, and no one was injured. San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect near OpenAI's offices after he threw the device and threatened to set company buildings on fire. Altman also publicly responded to recent critical New Yorker investigations as police announced the arrest. The attack sharpens concerns about rising anti-AI hostility and security risks for tech executives.

Key Highlights

A Molotov cocktail was thrown at Sam Altman's San Francisco home; no injuries.
Police arrested a 20-year-old suspect near OpenAI headquarters after threats.
Altman responded publicly to recent critical New Yorker investigations.
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