Authorities declare OpenAI whistleblower's death 'case closed' citing evidence of self-inflicted gunshot wound
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Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher who had raised copyright concerns, was found dead in his apartment in November 2023. Authorities in San Francisco have classified his death as an apparent suicide, citing evidence including a self-inflicted gunshot wound from a gun registered in his name. Despite this, his parents are demanding a thorough investigation and have sought a private autopsy, disputing the circumstances of his death. The case is marked by the family's requests for public records related to the investigation and their pursuit of answers regarding their son's untimely demise.
The pistol found at the scene was purchased and registered to Mr. Balaji in January 2024, with gun residue particles found on both hands.
San Francisco authorities ruled Balaji's death as an apparent suicide, citing no evidence of foul play and the nature of the gunshot wound.
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