Poornima Ramarao, mother of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher who died by suicide shortly after his 26th birthday, is advocating for further investigation into his death. Despite appearing happy, Balaji had expressed concerns about AI's societal impacts and left OpenAI over ethical issues. His family is seeking a second autopsy, as they struggle to reconcile his suicide with his recent joyful demeanor. OpenAI has expressed condolences and offered support to the family.
