Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman’s House Warned AI Will Exterminate Humankind

A suspect accused of firebombing Sam Altman’s San Francisco home was arrested near OpenAI’s headquarters with a pistol and a manifesto warning that AI could wipe out humanity.

The manifesto reportedly named other tech leaders as well, underscoring the intensity of the suspect’s AI-related fears.

Days later, a separate shooting at Altman’s home led to additional arrests, widening the investigation.

The incidents highlight how apocalyptic AI anxieties are spilling into real-world violence and raising security concerns for the tech industry.