OpenAI's whistleblower's parents claim that the circumstances surrounding his death suggest foul play, and the autopsy reveals struggle, not suicide.
The parents of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee, have rejected the official ruling of suicide in the death of their 26-year-old son. Balaji, who had raised ethical concerns about the practices of the AI company, was found dead at his San Francisco apartment on December 14, 2024. His parents now claim that the circumstances surrounding his death suggest foul play, not suicide.
In an interview with NDTV, Balaji’s mother, Poornima Ramarao, revealed that a second autopsy had shown signs of struggle, including head trauma. “We have facts with the second autopsy, head trauma, and signs of struggle. This is not a suicide; it’s a murder,” she said. The family is demanding an FBI investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Balaji’s father, Balaji Ramamurthi, recounted their last conversation with their son on December 22, 2024. He described Suchir as being in good spirits after a trip to Los Angeles with friends. “He seemed happy,” Ramamurthi said. However, Ramarao expressed concerns that OpenAI may have played a role in suppressing his son’s career. “He didn’t pick up another job; maybe they threatened him,” she said, pointing to his decision to leave OpenAI in August 2024 after voicing concerns about the company’s business practices.
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