How did Suchir Balaji, the OpenAI whistleblower, die?

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0el3r2nlko

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/28/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balaji

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-suicide-fbi-13848584.html

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Manifold Markets · Answer

Per Manifold Markets prediction market, Intentional suicide, followed by Intentional murder by someone unconnected to OpenAI and Intentional murder by someone associated with OpenAI are most likely. See the market for live updates (62 traders, as of Feb 18, 2026).