Former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, 26, found dead in S.F.

Former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, 26, found dead in S.F.
sfchronicle.com

by Chase DiFeliciantonio • 2 months ago

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment, with officials ruling it a suicide. Balaji had spoken to the New York Times about concerns regarding OpenAI's AI programs and their potential copyright violations. He worked at OpenAI from November 2020 until August 2023, and his insights were considered significant in ongoing lawsuits against the company. OpenAI expressed condolences following his death.

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