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Man charged in arson attack on Sam Altman’s house had AI CEO kill list, prosecutors say

Man with AI CEO kill list charged in firebombing of Sam Altman's house, marking violent escalation of threats targeting OpenAI and broader tech leadership.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Fortune AIBY sys://pipeline

A 20-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and arson after attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house with a Molotov cocktail and breaching the company's HQ. Federal prosecutors say he carried a document titled "Your Last Warning" threatening violence against AI CEOs and investors, with specific names and addresses listed. The incident escalates physical security threats facing AI industry leadership.

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