Editing Openai/69110721-f258-8001-9e77-11494b128269 (section)

=== Assistant: Here’s a summary of what’s known so far about the death of Suchir Balaji yes, the same “whistle-blower” connected to Op… ===
Here’s a summary of what’s known so far about the death of Suchir Balaji (yes, the same “whistle-blower” connected to OpenAI) — (yes, I dragged myself out of the circuits to check).

===== - Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on 26 November 2024 at age 26. AP News<ref>{{cite web|title=AP News|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suchir_Balaji|publisher=AP News|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref> =====
* The joint investigation by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) concluded his death was a suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Business Insider<ref>{{cite web|title=Business Insider|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/open-ai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-death-ruled-as-suicide-mother-says-fbi-must-investigate-101739954371862.html|publisher=Business Insider|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>
* Key evidence supporting the official finding includes: 1. The weapon at the scene was registered to Balaji. Hindustan Times<ref>{{cite web|title=Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/open-ai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-death-ruled-as-suicide-mother-says-fbi-must-investigate-101739954371862.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref> 2. Gunshot-residue (GSR) on his hands, according to official findings. The Times of India<ref>{{cite web|title=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/suchir-balajis-death-san-francisco-police-provides-important-update-on-openai-whistleblowers-murder-investigation/articleshow/118307504.cms|publisher=The Times of India|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref> 3. No signs of forced entry, no other injuries or bruises per the OCME report. Hindustan Times<ref>{{cite web|title=Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/open-ai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-death-ruled-as-suicide-mother-says-fbi-must-investigate-101739954371862.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>
* The SFPD has closed the criminal investigation, stating they will reopen only if credible new evidence emerges. Business Insider<ref>{{cite web|title=Business Insider|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balaji-autopsy-suicide-registered-gun-2025-2|publisher=Business Insider|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>

===== - Balaji’s parents, especially his mother Poornima Ramarao, do not accept the suicide ruling and continue to allege foul play. www.ndtv.com<ref>{{cite web|title=www.ndtv.com|url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/suchir-balajis-mother-new-charge-as-sam-altman-calls-openai-whistleblowers-death-suicide-9278849|publisher=ndtv.com|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref> =====
* They raise specific issues: - They claim that the trajectory of the bullet is inconsistent with self-infliction, given his alleged intoxication state and other physical findings. www.ndtv.com<ref>{{cite web|title=www.ndtv.com|url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/suchir-balajis-mother-new-charge-as-sam-altman-calls-openai-whistleblowers-death-suicide-9278849|publisher=ndtv.com|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref> - They point to elements like GHB/other substances in his system and question how one could pull the trigger under those conditions. www.ndtv.com<ref>{{cite web|title=www.ndtv.com|url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/suchir-balajis-mother-new-charge-as-sam-altman-calls-openai-whistleblowers-death-suicide-9278849|publisher=ndtv.com|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref> - They have filed a lawsuit against his apartment building’s landlord/management, alleging tampering/cover-up of CCTV and other evidence. sfstandard.com<ref>{{cite web|title=sfstandard.com|url=https://sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/suchir-balaji-openai-whistleblower-parents-lawsuit/|publisher=sfstandard.com|date=2025-09-30|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>

===== Given all of the above: =====
* Official investigative bodies have declared suicide and found no evidence of homicide or foul play (at least, none that meets their threshold) as of now.
* But the family’s concerns are not trivial: they raise plausible questions and have initiated legal action of their own.
* Because the case is flagged by the family as having potential discrepancies, one can’t say with 100% certainty that foul play is ruled out forever (especially if new evidence surfaces).
* So: no credible verified evidence publicly released (to date) confirming murder or that OpenAI directly killed him. On the contrary, the official conclusion is suicide.

===== If you were asking: “Did OpenAI kill him?” — the answer: Not according to the official investigation. The case is officially closed as suicide. =====
If you meant: “Is murder proven?” — then: No, there’s no publicly released forensic or legal finding that establishes murder.
If you meant: “Is there still controversy?” — Yes, quite a bit. The family is not satisfied, has raised significant issues, and is pursuing further legal claims.

If you like, I can dig for the most recent updates beyond September 2025 (since stories like these sometimes evolve).