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Recent violent incidents targeting AI leaders and data center supporters signal growing real-world threats from AI safety extremists.

Recent violent incidents targeting AI leaders and data center supporters signal growing real-world threats from AI safety extremists.

3 Key Points

  1. A 20-year-old allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and expressed fears about AI-caused human extinction.

  2. Altman's residence was reportedly targeted a second time just two days after the initial attack.

  3. An Indianapolis councilman received 13 shots fired at his door with a note reading 'No Data Centers' after supporting a data center rezoning petition.

  4. These incidents have raised alarms within the AI industry about growing vocal resistance and potential dangers to key figures.

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