"Moreno-Gama, wearing an orange jail jumpsuit, did not speak during the brief arraignment in San Francisco Superior Court. His attorney entered the pleas on his behalf and requested a mental health evaluation, which the judge granted."
"The defence described the incident as 'a property crime, at best' and accused prosecutors of trying to curry favour with Altman. The state charges carry penalties ranging from 19 years to life in prison."
"Police arrested Moreno-Gama in the early hours of 10 April after he allegedly hurled a lit incendiary device at the driveway gate of Altman's San Francisco residence at approximately 4 a.m., setting the gate alight."
"The case has become the most visible expression of a backlash against artificial intelligence that has escalated from protest signs to physical violence in less than two years."
Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges after throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home. His defense characterized the incident as a property crime. The state charges could lead to life in prison, while federal charges could add 30 years. Moreno-Gama was arrested after allegedly setting Altman's driveway gate on fire and attempting to break into OpenAI's headquarters. The case reflects a growing backlash against artificial intelligence, escalating from protests to violence.
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