Man Arrested for Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman’s Home in San Francisco

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0200

A 20-year-old man was arrested after throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. The attack took place early on the morning of April 10, 2026. Police responded to the incident around 4:12 a.m. when a fire broke out at Altman’s North Beach residence. No injuries were reported. Later, officers also responded to a separate threat at a business on 3rd Street, which led to the suspect’s identification. The man was detained after it was determined he was involved in both incidents. OpenAI confirmed the attack and expressed appreciation for the swift response of the San Francisco Police Department. This incident follows growing tensions in the tech world, though the exact motives behind the attack remain unclear. Authorities are continuing to investigate the matter.