Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home

San Francisco. A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the home of Sam Altman, CEO of the artificial intelligence (AI) startup OpenAI. San Francisco police have arrested a man accused of throwing the incendiary device at Altman's residence and issuing threats outside the company's headquarters.

According to police, an unidentified man threw the explosive device at Altman's North Beach residence at 4:12 a.m. on Friday and fled on foot. About an hour later, police apprehended a 20-year-old suspect based on reports that he was threatening to burn down another building.

During the investigation, police confirmed his involvement in the arson attack at Altman's home. An OpenAI spokesperson stated that no one was injured in the incident. They expressed gratitude for the San Francisco Police Department's swift response and confirmed they are cooperating with the investigation.

The motive for the attack remains unclear, but OpenAI has recently faced intense pressure and criticism regarding AI technology and its military applications. The company has faced particular backlash following reports of an agreement with the U.S. government to allow the use of its technology in classified military operations.

Following the incident, CEO Altman shared his thoughts in a blog post. 'Much of the criticism of our industry comes from people concerned about the risks of this technology,' he wrote, 'As we debate this, we must exercise restraint in our words and strategies, and strive to prevent explosions at homes.'

A recent survey has shown that the popularity of AI technology in the U.S. is lower than that of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.