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OpenAI CEO’s Home Hit With Molotov Cocktail
Suspect was arrested after he also appeared at the company’s San Francisco headquarters and threatened to burn it down
TL;DR
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home was attacked with a Molotov cocktail.
- The suspect was arrested at OpenAI's headquarters after threatening arson.
- No one was injured in the incidents.
- Altman linked the attack to recent critical articles and called for de-escalation of rhetoric surrounding AI.
- OpenAI is facing criticism for a Pentagon deal and a lawsuit from Elon Musk.
- Activists protesting the Pentagon deal had previously demonstrated at OpenAI's headquarters.