Man Arrested for Alleged Attack on Sam Altman’s Home and OpenAI Offices

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:03:00 +0200

A 20-year-old man, Daniel Moreno-Gama, has been held without bail following an alleged attack on the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company's headquarters in San Francisco. Authorities claim Moreno-Gama traveled from Texas, threw an incendiary device at Altman's residence, and attempted to break into OpenAI's offices while threatening employees. He was arrested outside the offices with additional incendiary materials and an anti-AI manifesto calling for harm against AI leaders and investors. Moreno-Gama faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, attempted arson, possession of an unregistered firearm, and potential domestic terrorism charges. The arraignment has been rescheduled for May 5. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office requested no bail due to public safety concerns, while his attorney argued he was experiencing an acute mental health crisis and was overcharged. OpenAI issued a statement condemning violence and emphasizing that debate on AI must remain non