Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home

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April 11, 2026, 5:18 PM

• •A Molotov cocktail was thrown at Sam Altman's home in San Francisco.
• •The incident occurred shortly after a New Yorker profile raised questions about Altman's trustworthiness.
• •Altman admitted to mistakes, including being conflict-averse.
• •He emphasized the importance of sharing AI technology broadly and de-escalating rhetoric.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed an apparent attack on his home and a recent New Yorker profile questioning his trustworthiness, acknowledging mistakes and expressing remorse. The incident involved a Molotov cocktail thrown at his home, followed by an arrest at OpenAI headquarters, and Altman noted that it occurred shortly after the publication of an article that raised concerns about his actions. Altman admitted to being conflict-averse, which led to issues, and shared his vision of technological advancement through broad sharing and reduced conflict. He called for de-escalation in the rhetoric and tactics surrounding AI development.

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