Sam Altman posted a family photo on Hacker News after a Molotov cocktail landed on his home at 3:45 a.m., bounced off, and caused no injuries. He says the image may discourage repeat attacks and references a recent incendiary article that linked his public profile to rising AI anxiety. He also noted police were called.

Altman reiterates that AI must serve universal prosperity, empower individuals, and accelerate scientific progress. He warns that unchecked growth fuels fear, demanding rigorous safety work and a society‑wide response, including new policies to manage economic disruption. Democratizing the technology, he argues, prevents a handful of labs from dictating the future and keeps power distributed across institutions.

Reflecting on OpenAI’s first decade, Altman credits the team for building powerful models, raising capital, and scaling a product business while acknowledging missteps—conflict‑avoidance, board disputes, and a fraught negotiation with Elon Musk. He claims the company has “changed the world” by delivering safe, robust AI at scale and urges democratic oversight to keep the “ring of power” from concentrating in any single entity.