A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the San Francisco home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, according to the New York Times. The device burned an exterior gate of the residence, police said.
According to authorities cited by the NYT, it was unclear whether Altman was home at the time of the incident. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the attack, though further details about the suspect or potential motives were not provided in the report.
The incident represents a security concern for one of the most prominent figures in the artificial intelligence industry, as Altman has led OpenAI through its recent high-profile developments including ChatGPT. The attack on his residence comes amid broader debates about AI development and safety, though no connection between those discussions and this incident was reported by authorities.