PBD Podcast "There’s A Second Bullet" – OpenAI Whistleblower's Parents REVEAL New Evidence & Autopsy BOMBSHELL | PBD Podcast | Ep. 567
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Mar 26, 2025 
Poornima Ramarao, mother of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji, shares a gripping account of her son's suspicious death, initially ruled a suicide but now suspected to involve foul play. She reveals shocking new evidence and discusses the emotional upheaval of seeking justice amidst law enforcement errors. Poornima explores the intersection of AI ethics and accountability, highlighting troubling investigative practices. The conversation also touches on whistleblowing in tech and the urgent need for transparency in the face of corporate and political influence.
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Suchir's Early Genius
- Suchir Balaji showed early signs of genius, learning the alphabet at 13 months and directions at 1.5 years old.
- At a young age, he built his own computer and wrote a Google Science Fair paper on quantum computing.
Suchir's Internship
- Suchir Balaji interned at OpenAI, Scale AI, and another AI company before graduating.
- His parents encouraged him to try Google, but he preferred OpenAI and enjoyed the people there.
Whistleblowing and Career Risk
- Whistleblowing at a young age can be a career risk.
- Suchir Balaji planned a startup in neuroscience and machine learning, believing ethical stances would attract funding.