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AI anxiety is turning volatile

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AI safety concerns are escalating from rhetoric to real-world violence. Following a Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and threats against the company, fringe AI-anxiety movements are manifesting through dangerous actions. This shift from digital discourse to physical threats represents a concerning trend where extreme anti-AI sentiment translates into criminal acts, raising serious security implications for tech leaders and companies.