Man Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Thrown at OpenAI CEO’s Home

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old man early Friday after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and made threats outside the company’s San Francisco headquarters. The incidents occurred within an hour of each other, with no injuries reported.

According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers responded around 4:12 a.m. to a fire investigation at a residence in the North Beach neighborhood. Police said an unknown man had thrown an incendiary device that ignited a fire on an exterior gate. The suspect fled on foot, prompting a citywide alert.

Approximately an hour later, at 5:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of 3rd Street after reports of a male threatening to burn down a building. Upon arrival, police recognized the individual as the same suspect from the earlier incident and detained him immediately. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed charges are pending and the investigation remains active.

OpenAI issued a statement confirming the attack on Altman’s home and the threats at their headquarters, located at 1455 3rd Street. “Thankfully, no one was hurt,” the company said. “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 police statement did not mention Altman or OpenAI by name, but dispatcher audio reviewed by NBC News included a reference to the attack on Altman’s residence. The suspect’s name has not been released. Altman has not publicly commented on the incident or arrest.