April 14, 2026

Man charged with attempted murder in attack on OpenAI's Sam Altman

Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, is charged with attempted murder and arson after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and threatening to burn down OpenAI's headquarters.
Authorities claim he traveled from Texas to San Francisco with the intent to kill Altman, motivated by his beliefs about AI's dangers to humanity.
Moreno-Gama faces state and federal charges, including possession of an unregistered firearm, with potential penalties ranging from 19 years to life in prison.