OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death a suicide? SFPD, Chief Medical Examiner back theory disputed by mom, Musk
1 month, 1 week ago

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death a suicide? SFPD, Chief Medical Examiner back theory disputed by mom, Musk

Live Mint  

San Francisco’s chief medical examiner and police department have determined that the demise of former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, found dead in his apartment on November 26 last year, was a suicide. The conclusion was made clear in a letter sent late Friday by the San Francisco Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to the attorneys representing Balaji’s parents, San Francisco Examiner reported. According to a letter from the San Francisco Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji had alcohol and amphetamine in his system at the time of his death. San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and David Serrano Sewell, the executive director of the medical examiner's office, stated in the letter, as reported by sfexaminer.com, "Based on the information reviewed, there is insufficient evidence to conclude Mr. Balaji's death was a homicide."

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OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s mom shares image from day of his death, questions CCTV failure, toxicology report
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OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s mom shares image from day of his death, questions CCTV failure, toxicology report

Live Mint  

The death of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji is back in the spotlight. San Francisco’s chief medical examiner and police on February 15 had concluded that Suchir Balaji's death was a suicide after he was found dead in his apartment on November 26 last year. The autopsy report supported the earlier police investigation, which found "no evidence of foul play," according …

OpenAI whistleblower's mother shares image from day of his death, alleges murder
2 weeks ago

OpenAI whistleblower's mother shares image from day of his death, alleges murder

India Today  

The mother of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee-turned-whistleblower who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment in November 2024, has shared a CCTV image from the day of his death. The image, taken from surveillance footage inside his apartment building, shows Balaji standing near an elevator holding a brown paper bag believed to be his dinner, according to …

Open AI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's death ruled as suicide: Mother says FBI must investigate
1 month, 1 week ago

Open AI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's death ruled as suicide: Mother says FBI must investigate

Hindustan Times  

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the San Francisco Police Department on February 14 released a letter together on the investigation into the death of the OpenAI whistleblower-Suchir Balaji. The letter states that after a thorough review, both departments, due to insufficient evidence, concluded that Balaji’s death was a suicide due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the …

OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji’s death officially ruled a suicide: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji’s death officially ruled a suicide: Report

The Hindu  

The death of ex-OpenAI employee Suchir Balajir, 26, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26, 2024, has been ruled a suicide by the San Francisco County Medical Examiner in a final report, per the Mercury News outlet on February 15. San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said there was not enough evidence to find that …

OpenAI Employee Death: Suchir Balaji's Mother Says She Will 'Sue' San Francisco Police Dept. Here's Why
1 month, 1 week ago

OpenAI Employee Death: Suchir Balaji's Mother Says She Will 'Sue' San Francisco Police Dept. Here's Why

ABP News  

Authorities in San Francisco have officially classified the death of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI software developer, as a suicide. Mother Poornima Rao took to X to claim that the San Francisco Police Department wrote "inaccurate information" and that she "will sue them." Balaji’s mother, Poornima Ramarao, voiced her frustration via a tweet, stating that the autopsy report contained inaccuracies …

Autopsy confirms OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's death as suicide, police close investigation
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1 month, 1 week ago

Autopsy confirms OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's death as suicide, police close investigation

New Indian Express  

The San Francisco Police have confirmed that the OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's death was a suicide. On Friday, the San Francisco Police and medical examiners announced that the investigation into Balaji’s death was officially closed, according to a 13-page report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and a four-page response to the lawsuit. "The OCME found no evidence …

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death: Was it suicide or murder? Crime scene photos reveal bloodstains, & more
2 months ago

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death: Was it suicide or murder? Crime scene photos reveal bloodstains, & more

Live Mint  

The mystery over death of 26-year-old Suchir Balaji, former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, is getting deeper after new photos from the crime scene surfaced. Balaji was found dead at his high-end residence in San Francisco’s Buchanan Street last November, months after accusing OpenAI of violating copyright laws while developing ChatGPT. “After seeing there is so much blood everywhere, I don’t …

Suchir Balaji’s mother accuses OpenAI of killing her son; Elon Musk says ‘extremely concerning’ in X post
2 months, 1 week ago

Suchir Balaji’s mother accuses OpenAI of killing her son; Elon Musk says ‘extremely concerning’ in X post

Live Mint  

Elon Musk has responded to allegations made by the mother of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji, who accused the AI company of killing her son. During a recent session with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Balaji's mother Poornima Ramarao alleged that the Indian-origin whistleblower was killed to prevent the exposure of incriminating documents. Given your very serious concerns about foul …

Elon Musk reacts to OpenAI whistleblower's mother's chilling claims at Tucker Carlson show
2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk reacts to OpenAI whistleblower's mother's chilling claims at Tucker Carlson show

Hindustan Times  

Poornima Ramarao, the mother of Indian-origin whistleblower and former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, has accused the AI giant of “attacking and killing” her son. Elon Musk took to X to share the Carlson interview and calling it “Extremely concerning.” Earlier, Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna has also called for a “full and transparent” FBI investigation following Poornima's claims. His parents …

'They Killed Him': Suchir Balaji's mother claims he had documents against OpenAI
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2 months, 1 week ago

'They Killed Him': Suchir Balaji's mother claims he had documents against OpenAI

India Today  

The mother of whistleblower and former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji has levelled sensational allegations against the Sam Altman-owned company, claiming that her son had documents against them. In an explosive interview with American commentator Tucker Carlson, Rao claimed that OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, have killed her son in order to hide something they want nobody to know. 一 Mother …

Suchir Balaji death: Ro Khanna calls for ‘full and transparent’ investigation as OpenAI researcher's mom raises doubts
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2 months, 1 week ago

Suchir Balaji death: Ro Khanna calls for ‘full and transparent’ investigation as OpenAI researcher's mom raises doubts

Hindustan Times  

Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna has called for a “full and transparent” investigation into the death of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji. Suchir Balaji death: Ro Khanna calls for ‘full and transparent’ investigation ‘There should be a full and transparent investigation’ Balaji had raised concerns about OpenAI breaking copyright law in an interview with The New York Times. Given your very …

‘They attacked him and killed him': Suchir Balaji's mom makes chilling claims, says son ‘had documents against OpenAI’
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2 months, 1 week ago

‘They attacked him and killed him': Suchir Balaji's mom makes chilling claims, says son ‘had documents against OpenAI’

Hindustan Times  

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's mother reiterated that her son’s death was not a suicide in an interview with Tucker Carlson. Suchir Balaji's mom makes chilling claims ‘They attacked him and killed him’ The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said Balaji died by suicide. “How I knew that my son was dead was by looking at the white …

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's mother reiterates her son was murdered
2 months, 1 week ago

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's mother reiterates her son was murdered

Op India  

On Thursday, 16th January, Poornima, the mother of the deceased AI expert and OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji, expressed dissatisfaction over the police investigation in her son’s death case indicating that he was killed and that he did not commit suicide. In an exclusive conversation with American political commentator, Tucker Carlson, Balaji’s mother said that the police hardly did any investigation …

Suchir Balaji case: From 'suicide', police now call it 'active investigation'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Suchir Balaji case: From 'suicide', police now call it 'active investigation'

India Today  

The mysterious death of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher, has taken a new turn as the San Francisco Police Department has termed the case as an "active and open investigation". The family's new attorney, Joe Goethals, has cautioned that while the second autopsy raises important questions, it might not provide definitive proof of foul play. David Serrano Sewell, director …

Suchir Balaji's backup drive on OpenAI testimony missing: US journalist George Webb
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Suchir Balaji's backup drive on OpenAI testimony missing: US journalist George Webb

India Today  

The death of Indian-origin techie and OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji in Silicon Valley has taken a controversial turn, with investigators and his family rejecting the official ruling of suicide. Balaji, a key figure in critical lawsuits against OpenAI and other tech companies, was found dead in his apartment under circumstances that investigative journalist George Webb has described as "highly suspicious". …

‘Struggle in bathroom, pendrive missing’: Death of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji a suicide or murder?
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Struggle in bathroom, pendrive missing’: Death of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji a suicide or murder?

Live Mint  

Initial reports claimed that Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, died by suicide. But a “private autopsy didn't confirm the cause of death stated by police.” "It’s a cold blooded mu*d*r declared by authorities as suicide," Rao said in a post on X on December 29. Police are yet to share an official …

Suchir Balaji’s mother alleges ‘murder’, demands FBI investigation into OpenAI whistleblower’s death
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Suchir Balaji’s mother alleges ‘murder’, demands FBI investigation into OpenAI whistleblower’s death

The Hindu  

The mother of Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who was found dead after accusing the company of violating copyright laws, alleged that her son was 'murdered' and demanded an FBI investigation into the matter. Poornima Rao, the mother of Suchir Balaji, claimed that her son's death was a "cold-blooded murder declared by authorities as suicide." Poornima Rao wrote …

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's death: Mother alleges murder
2 months, 3 weeks ago

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's death: Mother alleges murder

Deccan Chronicle  

The mother of Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who was found dead after accusing the company of violating copyright laws, alleged that her son was 'murdered' and demanded an FBI investigation into the matter.Poornima Rao, the mother of Suchir Balaji, claimed that her son's death was a "cold-blooded murder declared by authorities as suicide." "Suchir Balaji was found …

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji death: Parents allege murder, demand FBI probe into missing evidence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji death: Parents allege murder, demand FBI probe into missing evidence

New Indian Express  

In a separate interview with the New York Times, Balaji had described OpenAI’s method of data collection as "harmful." In a blog post cited by the Chicago Tribune, he stated, “No known factors seem to weigh in favour of ChatGPT being a fair use of its training data.” He also emphasized that this issue was not limited to OpenAI alone, …

Suchir Balaji death: Mother Poornima indicates Balaji was killed, he had documents that would have shaken OpenAI, Microsoft, details
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Suchir Balaji death: Mother Poornima indicates Balaji was killed, he had documents that would have shaken OpenAI, Microsoft, details

Op India  

On Tuesday, 31st December, the family of the deceased AI expert of Indian origin, Suchir Balaji expressed dissatisfaction over police investigation in the latter’s death case indicating that her son was killed and that he did not commit suicide. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Balaji’s mother, Poornima said, “A lot of investment has gone into the AI industry. …

‘Unusual activity on his devices…’ — OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was planning legal action before death: Family
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Unusual activity on his devices…’ — OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was planning legal action before death: Family

Live Mint  

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, who allegedly died by suicide in San Francisco, was planning legal action before death, revealed his family. The family has also claimed that unusual activity was noted on his devices after his death, and said that someone so bold and self-assured wouldn’t take such a step. Two …

OpenAI Whistleblower Death: Suchir Balaji's Mother Says She Used ChatGPT To Analyse Son’s Death
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

OpenAI Whistleblower Death: Suchir Balaji's Mother Says She Used ChatGPT To Analyse Son’s Death

ABP News  

OpenAI Whistleblower Death: The death of Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher, has taken a dramatic turn after his mother, Poornima Ramarao, used ChatGPT to analyse evidence that raised doubts about the official ruling of suicide. Musk Weighs In The case gained traction after Poornima’s social media post, where she called the incident “cold-blooded murder” and tagged prominent figures …

Video: Mother of ex-OpenAI engineer alleges homicide in son Suchir Balaji's death
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Mother of ex-OpenAI engineer alleges homicide in son Suchir Balaji's death

India Today  

Poornima Balaji, the mother of former OpenAI engineer Suchir Balaji, has raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding her son’s death, alleging that it was not a suicide as initially reported. Poornima turned to ChatGPT, an AI language model, to analyse the bloodstain patterns at the scene, which she claims suggested inconsistencies with a suicide. She accused the AI industry in …

'Doesn't seem suicide': Mother uses ChatGPT to re-examine Suchir Balaji's death
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Doesn't seem suicide': Mother uses ChatGPT to re-examine Suchir Balaji's death

India Today  

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's mother has alleged foul play in her son's death, claiming that a private investigator's probe contradicted the police's version. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Balaji's mother, Poornima Ramarao, said she used ChatGPT to determine that the blood stains found in her son's apartment don't seem like a case of suicide. Balaji, 26, was found …

Why parents of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji want FBI to investigate his death
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why parents of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji want FBI to investigate his death

Firstpost  

Suchir Balaji, 26, a former OpenAI employee, was found dead at his San Francisco apartment in November. Elon Musk, who sued OpenAI earlier this year, wrote on X that it doesn’t seem like a suicide OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead at his San Francisco residence in November. While authorities have said that Balaji’s death “appeared to be a …

Suchir Balaji’s parents suspect foul play, hire investigator to probe the death of OpenAI whistleblower
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Suchir Balaji’s parents suspect foul play, hire investigator to probe the death of OpenAI whistleblower

Op India  

On 27th December, family and friends of the deceased AI expert of Indian origin, Suchir Balaji, gathered for a vigil in Milpitas to honour his bravery and raise awareness about accountability in the field of Artificial Intelligence. "I was the… pic.twitter.com/QNAs6fiEjs — Collin Rugg December 29, 2024 The 26-year-old former OpenAI employee and whistleblower, Suchir Balaji, was found dead in …

‘Doesn’t seem like a suicide’: Elon Musk backs Suchir Balaji’s mother who alleges ‘cold-blooded murder’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Doesn’t seem like a suicide’: Elon Musk backs Suchir Balaji’s mother who alleges ‘cold-blooded murder’

Live Mint  

Elon Musk has supported Poornima Rao's claims of “cold-blooded murder” in the death of her son, Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in San Francisco. Poornima Rao has called for an FBI investigation, arguing that evidence from a private autopsy suggests that the death, initially ruled a suicide, may have been the result of foul play. Police said that Suchir …

Apartment ransacked, signs of struggle: Suchir Balaji's mother alleges son's ‘cold-blooded murder’ being dubbed suicide
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Apartment ransacked, signs of struggle: Suchir Balaji's mother alleges son's ‘cold-blooded murder’ being dubbed suicide

Hindustan Times  

Suchir Balaji's mother Poornima Ramarao has shared shocking details about the OpenAI whistleblower’s death, suggesting there was foul play. Suchir Balaji's mother claims son's ‘cold-blooded murder’ being dubbed suicide ‘Suchir’s apartment was ransacked’ Poornima wrote on X, “We hired private investigator and did second autopsy to throw light on cause of death. Suchir’s apartment was ransacked, sign of struggle in …

Suchir Balaji's death: Elon Musk backs mother, says it doesn't seem like suicide
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Suchir Balaji's death: Elon Musk backs mother, says it doesn't seem like suicide

India Today  

Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally, has backed Suchir Balaji's mother Poornima Ramarao’s claims of foul play in her son's mysterious death. — Poornima Rao December 29, 2024 In response, Elon Musk posted a supporting message on X: “This doesn’t seem like a suicide.” This doesn’t seem like a suicide — Elon Musk December 29, 2024 Balaji's mother has since …

Parents of Indian-origin OpenAI whistleblower doubt suicide ruling, hires private Investigator
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Parents of Indian-origin OpenAI whistleblower doubt suicide ruling, hires private Investigator

Hindustan Times  

The family of former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower Suchir Balaji, 26, who was found dead in a San Francisco apartment, has hired an independent investigator to examine his cause of death. While the Medical Examiner ruled his death as suicide with no indications of foul play, Balaji's parents, Poornima Ramarao and Balaji Ramamurthy, have expressed doubts and hired an independent …

Indian-origin OpenAI whistleblower's mother breaks silence on Suchir Balaji's death: 'Doesn't look normal'
3 months ago

Indian-origin OpenAI whistleblower's mother breaks silence on Suchir Balaji's death: 'Doesn't look normal'

Hindustan Times  

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI, was found dead in his Buchanan Street apartment on Thanksgiving Day. In an exclusive interview with Business Insider, his mother, Poornima Ramarao, revealed that her son grew disillusioned with the trajectory of AI development, particularly OpenAI’s pivot to commercialisation with ChatGPT. Reflecting on his sudden death, she added, …

Mystery as Open AI whistleblower Suchir Balaji is found dead in San Francisco home
3 months, 1 week ago

Mystery as Open AI whistleblower Suchir Balaji is found dead in San Francisco home

Daily Mail  

A former OpenAI researcher turned whistleblower was found dead in his San Francisco just months after making damning claims about the company. Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead on November 26, three months after he accused the company of violating copyright laws in their development of ChatGPT. Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead on November 26, three months after he …

OpenAI Whistleblower Who Raised Concerns Over Copyright Breaches Found Dead In His San Francisco Flat
3 months, 1 week ago

OpenAI Whistleblower Who Raised Concerns Over Copyright Breaches Found Dead In His San Francisco Flat

ABP News  

A 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher, who flagged concerns about the company's operations and practices, was found dead in his flat in San Francisco recently. No evidence of foul play was found during the initial investigation.” The director of the office of city's chief medical examiner said, “The manner of death has been determined to be suicide.” Suchir Balaji Vs OpenAI …

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco: Authorities
3 months, 1 week ago

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco: Authorities

The Hindu  

A 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has ended his life in San Francisco, authorities said. Suchir Balaji was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment in San Francisco on November 26, San Francisco police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner were quoted as saying by The Mercury News. Balaji’s death comes three months …

Indian-origin OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s final social media post goes viral after death
3 months, 1 week ago

Indian-origin OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s final social media post goes viral after death

Live Mint  

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old Indian-American OpenAI whistleblower, has been found dead in his San Francisco apartment. In his last social media post, Balaji wrote, “I initially didn't know much about copyright, fair use, etc. but became curious after seeing all the lawsuits filed against GenAI companies.” “When I tried to understand the issue better, I eventually came to the conclusion …

Suchir Balaji, OpenAI whistleblower, found dead at his home in San Francisco
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3 months, 1 week ago

Suchir Balaji, OpenAI whistleblower, found dead at his home in San Francisco

Hindustan Times  

Suchir Balaji, an Indian-American former employee of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, who accused the company of breaking the copyright law, was recently found dead at his apartment in San Francisco, according to the city's Chief Medical Examiner. “The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the decedent as Suchir Balaji, 26. “We are devastated to learn of this incredibly sad …

Who was Suchir Balaji? Indian American OpenAI whistleblower was named in copyright lawsuit day before his suicide
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3 months, 1 week ago

Who was Suchir Balaji? Indian American OpenAI whistleblower was named in copyright lawsuit day before his suicide

Hindustan Times  

A former OpenAI researcher, Suchir Balaji, reportedly died by suicide in his San Francisco apartment, the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said. The 26-year-old Indian American man raised concerns about OpenAI breaking copyright law in an interview with The New York Times in October. All about OpenAI whistleblower who died by suicide “The Office of the Chief …

OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco
3 months, 1 week ago

OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco

Salon  

A former OpenAI employee who spoke out against what he called illegal copyright violations by the ChatGPT maker was found dead last month in what officials ruled an apparent suicide. 26-year-old Suchir Balaji quit the AI firm in August, telling the New York Times in October that OpenAI illegally used copyrighted data to create its technology, including the flagship ChatGPT. …

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco apartment
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3 months, 1 week ago

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco apartment

India Today  

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who raised concerns about the artificial intelligence company's operations and practices, was found dead in his flat in San Francisco on November 26, reports said on Saturday. The death of Balaji, an Indian-American researcher who had accused OpenAI of copyright violations shortly after resigning from the company in August, sparked a strong reaction …

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