Two individuals have been taken into custody following an incident at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco, which reportedly faced its second attack in just two days.
The incident occurred early Sunday when a vehicle parked near Altman’s $27 million mansion was shot at through the passenger window, as detailed by local reports.
A security guard on duty heard the gunfire, and the car quickly left the area. Fortunately, the vehicle’s license plate was captured on CCTV, allowing authorities to act swiftly.
Amanda Thom, 25, and Muhammad Tariq Hussain, 23, were identified at the scene. Police confirmed that the vehicle belonged to Thom and also recovered three firearms.
“The SFPD treats gun-related incidents with utmost seriousness, and those responsible will face legal consequences,” stated Police Chief Derrick Lu.
He also expressed gratitude towards the officers for their rapid response in apprehending the suspects and securing the weapons involved.
Neither Altman nor OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, has issued a statement regarding the incidents. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported.
Earlier, on Friday, a 20-year-old named Daniel Alejandro Morenogama was arrested for allegedly hurling a Molotov cocktail at Altman’s residence. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and arson.
Morenogama, who hails from Texas, has also been charged with having incendiary devices. It’s reported that he ignited the Molotov cocktail at Altman’s home’s gate and fled while making threats to set the place on fire, eventually heading towards OpenAI’s offices.
Authorities later found that he had posted several messages online, expressing fears that artificial intelligence might lead to human extinction.
In response to the attacks, Altman shared a family photo in a blog post, emphasizing privacy yet hoping that visibility might discourage future violence against his home, regardless of opinions about him.
In his writing, he touched on the heated discussions surrounding artificial intelligence, urging for calmer exchanges and less hostile actions — both in dialogue and in reality.
