Anthony Aguirre, President and CEO of the Future of Life Institute, issued the following statement in response to the attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home:
“We are deeply relieved that no one was hurt in today’s attack on Sam Altman’s home. Our thoughts are with him, his family, and everyone affected by this terrifying ordeal.
“This was a despicable and utterly indefensible act that we condemn in the strongest possible terms. We also condemn anyone responsible for carrying out this crime, and urge law enforcement to hold them accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
“Violence and intimidation of any kind have no place in the conversation about the future of AI.”
About the Future of Life Institute
The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is the world’s oldest and largest AI think tank, with a team of 35+ full-time staff operating across the US and Europe. FLI has been working to steer the development of transformative technologies towards benefitting life and away from extreme large-scale risks since its founding in 2014. Find out more about our mission or explore our work.