A 20-year-old man was arrested by the San Francisco Police Department for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. the new York Times Report.
In a statement shared on X, the SFPD wrote that it responded to a request to investigate a fire in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood around 7:12 a.m. ET / 4:12 a.m. PT. “At the scene, officers learned that an unknown male threw an incendiary explosive device at a home, causing a fire at the exterior gate.” After the man fled on foot, police found and arrested him about an hour later while responding to a complaint from a business about “an unknown male subject threatening to burn down the building.” That business turned out to be the headquarters of OpenAI, and the subject turned out to be the same man who threw the Molotov at Altman’s house.
An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed in a statement, “This morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home and also made threats at our San Francisco headquarters. Thankfully, no one was hurt.” wired. “We deeply appreciate how quickly the SFPD responded and the support from the City to help keep our employees safe. The individual is in custody, and we are assisting law enforcement with their investigation.”
As it has become more common, artificial intelligence has also become more divisive. While more and more people are continuing to use AI tools, public reaction to the encroachment of technology, whether in gaming or customer service, is increasingly negative. Altman’s warnings about the impact of AI on employment, and more recently New Yorker The investigation into his allegedly manipulative leadership style at OpenAI has also raised questions about the CEO’s prominent role as a steward of the technology.
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