11 April, CEO OpenAI Sam Altman was attacked with a Molotov cocktail at his residence in San Francisco this Friday, with no injuries reported, and police have detained a suspect approximately 20 years old. After the incident, Altman released a lengthy statement in response, rarely sharing family photos publicly and openly stating that he underestimated the real impact of public narratives and emotions amid AI anxiety.

In the statement, Altman expressed understanding of society's fear and unease over the rapid development of AI, calling it "one of the most intense technological revolutions in human history," and noted that related risks are no longer limited to model alignment issues but have risen to systemic societal challenges. He emphasized that AI power should not be concentrated in a few institutions, but rather achieved through technological democratization and institutional constraints for broader distribution.

In his personal reflection, Altman admitted to mistakes in corporate governance and conflict resolution, including decision-making issues during conflicts with the board, and apologized for past behaviors. At the same time, he reaffirmed that he rejected Elon Musk's control demands over OpenAI, stating that this choice ensured the company's independent development path.

Regarding the industry level, Altman pointed out that the competition around AGI has evolved into a "battle for power," where temptations similar to "The Ring of Power" could drive extreme behaviors. The solution lies in expanding technological accessibility and avoiding single entities controlling critical capabilities.

The incident is seen as a landmark case of AI social sentiment spillover. Amid overlapping anxieties over job replacement, technological monopolies, and safety risks, the real conflict risks facing AI companies are rising. Altman called for reducing social opposition and tension through policy and institutional buffers while promoting technological development.