A Texas man has been charged after federal authorities alleged he hurled a molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and tried to set fire to the company’s headquarters.
According to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court on Monday, Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, was captured on surveillance video throwing an incendiary device outside Altman’s San Francisco residence.
The filing says the incident was part of an alleged effort involving both Altman’s home and OpenAI’s headquarters. Authorities have not publicly provided additional details in the source material about the timing or extent of the attempted fire-setting at the company office.
The case adds to the scrutiny surrounding security threats aimed at prominent technology executives, particularly as OpenAI and its chief executive continue to attract intense public attention. The allegations outlined in the affidavit place the focus on both a private residence and a corporate headquarters, two locations that underscore the seriousness of the reported conduct.
Moreno-Gama, identified in the affidavit as a Texas man, is at the center of the federal complaint. The source does not include information about a court appearance, plea, attorney response, or any statement from Altman or OpenAI.
The affidavit, filed Monday, is the key document referenced in the report. It says surveillance footage captured the alleged throwing of the explosive device outside Altman’s home, providing the basis for the federal allegation.
OpenAI, based in San Francisco, has been one of the most closely watched companies in the technology industry, and Altman remains one of its most visible public figures. The reported incident involved his residence in the city, according to the FBI filing.
The source item does not say whether anyone was injured or whether damage was caused in either location. It also does not include further details on how the device was made, how authorities responded, or what specific charges Moreno-Gama faces in addition to the federal allegations described in the affidavit.
The case is being handled in federal court, and the allegations remain those of the government at this stage. Further proceedings may clarify the charges and the evidence referenced in the FBI filing.
