Two More Arrests Made in Alleged Attacks on OpenAI CEO's Home

Suspects accused of firing shots and throwing Molotov cocktail near Sam Altman's residence

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:50am by

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Two more people have been arrested in connection with alleged attacks on the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco. Police say a 25-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were arrested for firing a gun near Altman's house, just a day after a 20-year-old man was charged with throwing a Molotov cocktail at the residence and then driving to OpenAI's headquarters to attack the building.

Why it matters

The incidents highlight growing concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence technology and the risks faced by high-profile AI executives. The attacks come amid a broader debate around the societal impacts of AI and fears that the technology could pose existential threats to humanity.

The details

According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers responded to a report of possible gunshots near Altman's home in the Russian Hill neighborhood around 3 a.m. on April 12. Investigators determined that a vehicle with two occupants had driven past the residence around that time. The vehicle was traced back to 25-year-old Amanda Tom of San Francisco, who was arrested along with 23-year-old Muhamad Tarik Hussein. Three firearms were seized during the arrests. The day prior, 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama of Texas was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Altman's home and then driving to the OpenAI headquarters to attack the building. Moreno-Gama was charged with federal crimes and authorities say he had a list of AI company executives he wanted to target.

  • On April 12, 2026, at approximately 2:56 a.m., police responded to a report of possible shots fired near Altman's home.
  • On April 11, 2026, 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Altman's home and then drove to the OpenAI headquarters.

The players

Sam Altman

The CEO of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research company.

Amanda Tom

A 25-year-old San Francisco resident who was arrested in connection with the alleged shooting incident near Altman's home.

Muhamad Tarik Hussein

A 23-year-old who was arrested along with Amanda Tom for the alleged shooting incident near Altman's home.

Daniel Moreno-Gama

A 20-year-old Texas resident who was arrested and charged with federal crimes for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Altman's home and then driving to the OpenAI headquarters to attack the building.

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What they’re saying

“Also if I am going to advocate for others to kill and commit crimes, then I must lead by example and show that I am fully sincere in my message.”

— Daniel Moreno-Gama

“Some more words on the matter of our impending extinction.”

— Daniel Moreno-Gama

“If by some miracle you live, then I would take this as a sign from the divine to redeem yourself...”

— Daniel Moreno-Gama

“I maintain that violence is *never* acceptable. It's immoral. But others will naturally think, 'I'm in imminent mortal danger, and the CEOs aren't going to stop, so what other choice do I have?'”

— Dr. Emile P. Torres, Author, Realtime Techpocalypse Newsletter

What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incidents and determine if the two alleged shooting incidents are connected to the earlier Molotov cocktail attack. The judge overseeing the federal case against Daniel Moreno-Gama will decide on whether to grant him bail.

The takeaway

These attacks highlight the growing tensions and fears surrounding the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, with some individuals resorting to violence in an apparent attempt to target AI leaders and companies. While the motivations behind these incidents remain under investigation, they underscore the need for open and thoughtful dialogue about the societal impacts of AI.