OpenAI Whistleblower's Death Sparks Viral Reaction and Musk's Cryptic Post

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Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher who raised concerns about copyright violations at the company, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment, with the cause of death ruled as suicide. Balaji, who left OpenAI in August, had publicly criticized the company's use of copyrighted data for training AI models, claiming it violated the law. OpenAI has disputed these claims, asserting that their practices adhere to fair use principles. Balaji's death has drawn attention to the ethical debates surrounding AI development.
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