Open AI, the company which owns ChatGPT, said it feels “heartbroken” from the death of its researcher-turned-whistleblower Suchir Balaji. The 26-year-old Indian-origin American had accused the company of violating ethical laws while developing its AI-based model.

Balaji was discovered dead in his San Francisco apartment on his birthday in November. He had reportedly been in the process of exposing the AI giant's internal operations before his passing. His family, however, has voiced suspicion over the circumstances of his death, alleging foul play and demanding a more thorough investigation.

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Balaji had stayed at OpenAI for almost four years but quit in August 2023, complaining about the company’s change to a profit-oriented business.

In a post on X (formally Twitter), OpenAI wrote, “Suchir was a valued member of our team and we are still heartbroken by his passing. We continue to feel his loss deeply. We have reached out to the San Francisco Police Department and have offered our assistance if it's needed. Law enforcement are the right authorities in this situation, and we trust them to continue sharing updates as needed.”

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