Sam Altman Confirms Molotov Cocktail Incident and Responds to “Incendiary” New Yorker Investigation
By Chris Gardner
Published on April 11, 2026.
San Francisco police have arrested an individual for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI's Sam Altman, and threatening threats outside his company's headquarters. No injuries were reported. Altman confirmed the incident via a personal blog post following a New Yorker investigation. He also addressed personal issues with the OpenAI board and expressed his belief in the need for a society-wide response to threats posed by AI. He acknowledged that he made mistakes in a conflict with the previous board and apologized for his behavior.
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