Man Charged for Attack on OpenAI CEO
April 14, 2026 at 00:02
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- Federal charges filed against Daniel Moreno-Gama
- Allegedly attempted to attack Sam Altman and OpenAI
- Charges include explosives and firearm violations
Daniel Moreno-Gama is facing serious federal charges after allegedly traveling from Texas to California with the intent to kill OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman. On April 10, he was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at Altman's residence and attempting to break into OpenAI's headquarters.
According to prosecutors, Moreno-Gama used a chair to smash the glass doors at the HQ while proclaiming his intent to "burn down the location and kill anyone inside." The charges against him include attempted destruction of property via explosives and possession of an unregistered firearm.
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