Elon Musk Claims OpenAI Whistleblower Murder Amid Altman Interview

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly asserted that Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI software engineer who died in 2024, was murdered, challenging the official police conclusion that Balaji's death was a suicide. Balaji had accused OpenAI of copyright violations and was poised to testify in a related lawsuit before his death. Musk's claim followed a contentious interview on Tucker Carlson's show with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who maintained that the evidence pointed to suicide despite accusations and claims from Balaji's family and Carlson suggesting foul play. Balaji's mother has also voiced doubts about the suicide ruling and filed a lawsuit demanding the release of the full police report. The dispute over Balaji's death has intensified tensions between Musk and Altman, intertwined with their ongoing legal battles and public disagreements. This controversy highlights broader debates around AI ethics and corporate accountability within the tech industry.