Family of OpenAI Whistleblower Challenges Suicide Ruling, Demands FBI Probe

Suchir Balaji's parents allege foul play in his death and criticize OpenAI's lack of recognition for his contributions.

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher, died in November 2024, with authorities initially ruling his death a suicide.
Balaji's parents have called for an FBI investigation, claiming evidence of a struggle and discrepancies in the initial findings.
Balaji had publicly criticized OpenAI for ethical and legal issues, including alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted material in training AI models.
His mother, Poornima Rao, has accused OpenAI of failing to acknowledge her son's contributions to ChatGPT and expressed his disillusionment with the company's shift to a for-profit model.
Elon Musk, a former OpenAI co-founder, has supported the family's concerns, sharing their statements and questioning the suicide ruling on social media.