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What will be the outcome of the investigation into Suchir Balaji's death by end of 2025?
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OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji, 26, Found Dead in San Francisco Apartment After Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Dec 26, 2024, 06:11 PM
Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former engineer at OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment in an apparent suicide just days after being named in a lawsuit against the company. Balaji had planned to testify regarding allegations that OpenAI illegally used copyrighted material. His mother spoke about Balaji's disillusionment with AI, stating that he believed it posed a harm to humanity. OpenAI has responded to Balaji's death, while Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk commented with a brief 'hmm' on social media. Balaji's parents are seeking answers regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
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