An attack occurred at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early on Friday, with the assailant using a Molotov cocktail. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. OpenAI issued a statement expressing gratitude to the San Francisco Police Department for their response.
Police arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the attack, though his identity has not yet been released, and no formal charges have been filed. The assault took place at Altman's residence in San Francisco, and threats were also reportedly made against OpenAI's headquarters in the city.
Sam Altman, known as the head of the company behind the popular AI tool ChatGPT, has not yet commented on the arrest. This event raises concerns about security issues in US technology hubs and threats against high-profile executives.
The investigation is ongoing, and updates will follow. San Francisco police are continuing their inquiry, while OpenAI is focusing on ensuring the safety of its employees and leadership.
Source: www.dw.com