Two Arrested After Shooting at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home
Police arrested two people Sunday morning after shots were fired near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house in San Francisco. Amanda Tom, 25, and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, 23, were charged with negligent discharge of a firearm.
San Francisco police arrested two suspects Sunday morning after an alleged shooting near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Russian Hill home. Officers responded to reports of possible gunshots around 2:56 AM local time on April 12.
The suspects are Amanda Tom, 25, and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, 23. Both were booked on charges of negligent discharge of a firearm, according to police.
This incident comes just days after Altman's home was targeted in a separate attack involving a Molotov cocktail. The back-to-back incidents mark an escalation in threats against the high-profile tech executive.
Altman leads OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, which sparked the current AI boom. His prominence in artificial intelligence development has made him one of the most recognizable faces in tech.
The San Francisco Police Department's Special Investigation Division is handling the case. Police have not released details about possible motives or whether the suspects knew each other.
This marks the second attack on Altman's home in days, following a Molotov cocktail incident. As the leader of ChatGPT's creator, Altman has become a high-profile figure in the AI revolution, making these attacks significant for tech industry safety.
Police investigation continues into both attacks. Charges may be upgraded depending on evidence found.
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