SPRING, Texas (AP) — The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI founder Sam Altman's home in San Francisco was opposed to artificial intelligence and had a list of other AI tech executives, according to court documents. Authorities allege Daniel Moreno-Gama threw the incendiary device around 4 a.m. Friday, igniting an exterior gate at Altman's home before fleeing. Less than an hour later, he reportedly threatened to burn down OpenAI’s headquarters. Moreno-Gama was arrested in Spring, Texas, and charged with possession of an unregistered firearm and property destruction by means of explosives.
Court documents reveal Moreno-Gama carried a document detailing his anti-AI views, claiming AI poses a danger to humanity and predicts 'our impending extinction.' Advocacy groups have decried the violent acts, emphasizing the need for safe dialogue about AI's implications. In a blog post a few hours after the attack, Altman shared a personal photo of his family to humanize the situation, hoping to deter further threats while acknowledging justified fears regarding AI. He stressed the necessity of de-escalating aggressive rhetoric surrounding the technology.
Court documents reveal Moreno-Gama carried a document detailing his anti-AI views, claiming AI poses a danger to humanity and predicts 'our impending extinction.' Advocacy groups have decried the violent acts, emphasizing the need for safe dialogue about AI's implications. In a blog post a few hours after the attack, Altman shared a personal photo of his family to humanize the situation, hoping to deter further threats while acknowledging justified fears regarding AI. He stressed the necessity of de-escalating aggressive rhetoric surrounding the technology.
