A person was arrested early Friday after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco.
Officers responded around 3:43 a.m. to a report of an incendiary device thrown at a residence near Chestnut and Jones streets in the Russian Hill neighborhood, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Police did not identify the homeowner, but OpenAI confirmed to the outlet that the compound belongs to Altman.
“Early this morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home and also made threats at our San Francisco headquarters,” an OpenAI spokesperson told The Post.
“Thankfully, no one was hurt. We deeply appreciate how quickly SFPD responded and the support from the city in helping keep our employees safe. The individual is in custody, and we’re assisting law enforcement with their investigation.”
The suspect’s identity was not immediately released.
San Francisco police did not immediately respond to a request for additional information.
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