OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s residence in San Francisco, USA, encountered a second attack within a two-day span. According to reports, two individuals inside a vehicle discharged gunshots in front of Altman’s property. The San Francisco Police Department has apprehended two suspects.
This marks the second assault on Altman’s home. Just recently, a 20-year-old named Daniel Alejandro Moreno-Gama allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the metal gate of Altman’s residence. Following the Molotov incident, Altman expressed concerns about his family’s safety by sharing a photo of his husband and son in a blog post.
A recent report from the San Francisco Standard revealed that two individuals in a Honda sedan halted in front of Altman’s property at 1:40 am local time on Sunday. The passenger in the vehicle reportedly fired shots at the property. Security personnel within the compound heard the gunfire, leading to the arrest of two suspects based on surveillance footage. The police successfully located the vehicle by capturing its license plate on camera.
The two suspects detained by the SFPD are identified as Amanda Tom, 25, and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, 23. They were taken into custody without incident at a residence on Taylor Street. During a search of the premises, law enforcement discovered three firearms. Both suspects were charged with negligent discharge and transported to San Francisco County Jail. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with no further comments from OpenAI and the SFPD on the matter.
Altman’s targeted property is reported to be a lavish $27 million mansion in the Russian Hill neighborhood, featuring amenities like a wellness center, infinity pool, and a subterranean garage with a car turntable.
This incident follows closely after Moreno-Gama’s Molotov cocktail attack, where he was arrested near OpenAI’s headquarters after making threats of arson. Altman responded to the previous attack by emphasizing the safety of his family and acknowledging potential dangers in the context of AI-related anxieties.
Altman, who recently welcomed a baby boy with his husband Oliver Mulherin, reflected on the events, expressing remorse for any harm caused and admitting to past oversights within OpenAI. He also addressed criticisms from a published article, recognizing the impact of narratives on public perception.