The digital trail of the 20-year-old accused of targeting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
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A 20-year-old man, Daniel Moreno-Gama, was arrested for allegedly attempting to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, with authorities linking him to a Molotov cocktail attack on Altman's home. Moreno-Gama's online posts revealed a growing obsession with AI and a perceived 'existential threat' it poses.
Daniel Moreno-Gama, a 20-year-old from Texas, was arrested for allegedly attempting to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Authorities linked him to a Molotov cocktail attack on Altman's San Francisco home. Moreno-Gama's online posts on Instagram, Discord, and Substack revealed a growing obsession with AI and a perceived 'existential threat' it poses. He was part of the PauseAI Discord channel, an AI safety advocacy group, before being banned after his arrest. Moreno-Gama's public defender cited a 'history of autism and mental health illness,' suggesting his actions were driven by an acute mental health crisis. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins rejected claims that the charges were unfair, stating that the target's status was irrelevant.
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