GoKawiilA screen displays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaking during the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders, in Washington, March 11, 2026.
A man was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and then threatening to burn down the artificial intelligence company's San Francisco headquarters on Friday, police said.
An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the attack in a statement and said, "Thankfully, no one was hurt."
According to a post on X from the San Francisco Police Department, officers responded to a fire at Altman's North Beach residence after a suspect threw an "incendiary destructive device" at his home at around 4 a.m. The device caused a fire on an exterior gate and the suspect fled on foot.
About an hour later, officers responded to a man threatening arson at the AI company's office, recognizing the person as the same suspect from the attack at Altman's home, according to the statement. Officers arrested the 20-year-old male suspect, with charges still pending.
"We deeply appreciate how quickly SFPD responded and the support from the city in helping keep our employees safe," OpenAI said in its statement. "The individual is in custody, and we're assisting law enforcement with their investigation."