Suchir Balaji, a former engineer and whistleblower at OpenAI, has been found dead at the age of 26 in his San Francisco apartment. His death has been ruled a suicide, prompting calls from friends and family for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding it. Balaji, who worked on AI technologies including ChatGPT, had previously voiced legal concerns about the implications of the technology he helped develop, particularly regarding issues of copyright and fair use. His untimely death has reignited discussions about the ethical responsibilities of AI companies and the pressures faced by employees who raise concerns. Notable figures, including Elon Musk, have reacted to the news, highlighting the tragic loss of a young mind that had raised alarms about the darker aspects of artificial intelligence.