New attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home – days after Molotov cocktail incident

WorldTechnology
13 Apr 2026 • 6:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home was struck by gunfire on Sunday, leading to the arrest of two individuals, Amanda Tom and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, and the seizure of three firearms.
  • This gunfire incident followed a separate attack on Friday, where a Molotov cocktail was thrown at Altman's residence, causing a fire on an exterior gate.
  • A suspect was arrested in connection with the Molotov cocktail incident after allegedly threatening to burn down an OpenAI building shortly after the initial attack.
  • Police and the FBI are investigating both incidents, but the motive behind the attacks remains unclear, with authorities considering possibilities ranging from mental health issues to domestic terrorism.
  • Altman responded on his personal blog, expressing concern about the escalating intensity of public debate surrounding Artificial Generative Intelligence and the potential impact of critical media coverage on his safety.

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