US authorities released a medical report concluding that former OpenAI researcher-turned-whistleblower Suchir Balaji died by suicide due to a self-inflicted gunshot. Officials claim there is no evidence of foul play but Balaji’s parents have expressed strong disagreement, citing inconsistencies in the report and suggesting their son was murdered. Balaji, who worked at OpenAI from 2020 to 2024, had publicly criticised AI’s ethical risks and accused the company of breaking copyright laws. His sudden death on November 26 in his San Francisco apartment has reignited concerns over AI’s impact on society.