Circumstances of Death
Suchir Balaji, a former researcher known for whistleblowing, was found dead in his apartment on Nov. 26. The cause of death has not been released, but authorities indicate no evidence of foul play.
Balaji's information was expected to be crucial in lawsuits against OpenAI, following his public accusations of the company violating U.S. copyright law in developing ChatGPT.
Legal and Ethical Concerns
Balaji criticized OpenAI's use of data for ChatGPT as potentially illegal, arguing it harmed businesses and entrepreneurs by violating copyright and fair use laws.
His death adds a complex layer to the ongoing legal challenges OpenAI faces from various entities, including newspapers and individual creators, over its data usage practices.