Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: Mysterious Deaths Ignored, Landmark Assault Trial in France, Banning Junk Fees
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Dec 23, 2024 Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, tragically passes away, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. The episode also highlights Gisèle Pelicot's courageous stand in a landmark assault trial that challenges systemic misogyny in France. On a different note, a striking discovery of a radiation-eating fungus from Chernobyl is discussed alongside potential new federal policies aimed at banning junk fees in the US, adding layers to this compelling mix of strange news.
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Mysterious Death of OpenAI Whistleblower
- Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher, died by alleged suicide.
- His death occurred shortly after being named in a New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.
Whistleblower Death and Lawsuit Implications
- The death of Suchir Balaji raises suspicions due to his involvement in a major lawsuit.
- His role as a whistleblower and possessor of potentially key documents adds to the intrigue.
Ukraine Claims Responsibility for Russian General's Assassination
- Ukraine claimed responsibility for the assassination of a top Russian general in Moscow.
- The general, Igor Kivorlov, was reportedly killed by a bomb planted on a scooter.
