Texas Man Charged for Firebombing AI CEO's Residence

• •Daniel Moreno-Gama faces federal charges for attacking an AI CEO's residence.
• •The suspect expressed anti-AI sentiments and was linked to activist groups opposing AI.
• •The incident is being investigated as a potential act of domestic terrorism.

On April 10, 2026, Daniel Moreno-Gama, a 20-year-old from Texas, was charged with attempted murder and possession of explosives after he threw a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco residence of an AI company CEO, Sam Altman. Moreno-Gama allegedly intended to kill Altman and subsequently attempted to set fire to the company's headquarters. He was found with incendiary devices, a jug of kerosene, and a threatening document advocating violence against AI executives. The FBI raided his home in Spring, Texas, and discovered his involvement in an activist group opposing AI development. The Justice Department is treating this as a potential act of domestic terrorism, emphasizing the seriousness of the threat against technology leaders. Authorities are continuing their investigation into Moreno-Gama's motives and connections to activist groups.