OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Responds to New Yorker Article Following Attack on His Home
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded to an attack on his home and a New Yorker article questioning his trustworthiness. On Friday morning, a Molotov cocktail was allegedly thrown at Altman's San Francisco residence, though no injuries were reported. A suspect was later arrested at OpenAI headquarters, threatening to burn down the building. Altman linked the attack to an 'incendiary article' published days earlier, suggesting it heightened risks amid AI-related anxieties. The article, authored by Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz, portrayed Altman as having a 'relentless will to power' and raised concerns about his trustworthiness. Altman acknowledged past mistakes, including being conflict-averse, which he said caused issues for OpenAI. He emphasized the need for de-escalating rhetoric and sharing technology broadly.