Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee and whistleblower, was found dead at his San Francisco apartment on November 26, 2024, at the age of 26. His death, confirmed as suicide, follows his outspoken concerns about OpenAI's copyright practices and its potential negative impact on society. Balaji was named in a copyright lawsuit against the company just one day before his passing.

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee and whistleblower, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment at the age of 26. The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a suicide. Balaji was known for raising concerns about OpenAI's copyright practices and had recently been involved in a copyright lawsuit against the company.