Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old ex-OpenAI researcher, was found dead in his apartment in a suspected suicide. Balaji, who resigned in October 2023, alleged OpenAI used copyrighted material unlawfully for AI training, raising ethical concerns. His criticisms drew legal scrutiny, with his files listed in a court case against OpenAI. The company denies wrongdoing, citing fair use. OpenAI expressed condolences.