PANews reported on April 11 that in response to the Molotov cocktail attack on his residence, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on his personal blog, expressing his understanding of society's fear and anxiety about the rapid development of AI. He believes that we are currently in "one of the most dramatic technological revolutions in human history," and that the risks are no longer limited to model alignment issues but have risen to a systemic challenge at the societal level. Altman emphasized that AI power should not be concentrated in the hands of a few institutions but should be more widely distributed through technological democratization and institutional constraints.

In his personal reflection section, Altman acknowledged mistakes in handling the conflict, including decision-making issues during the conflict with the board, and apologized for his past actions. He also reiterated that he had rejected Elon Musk's demands for control of OpenAI, stating that this choice ensured the company's independent development path.

At the industry level, Altman points out that AGI is like "The Lord of the Rings"—once seen, it cannot be ignored, leading to a Shakespearean drama within the industry, with the core obsession being "who controls AGI?" The solution is to widely share technology, empowering individuals, ensuring no one can monopolize the "Lord of the Rings," and ultimately, that control is exercised by a democratic system. Even if the democratic process is slow and chaotic, regulations must be established within this framework. He welcomes constructive criticism but urges a reduction in rhetoric and confrontational actions, calling for rational progress together.

Earlier reports indicated that a man who threw an incendiary device at Sam Altman's residence and threatened to burn down the headquarters has been arrested by police.