## OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco apartment

Authored by siliconvalley.com

SAN FRANCISCO — A former OpenAI researcher known for whistleblowing the blockbuster artificial intelligence company facing a swell of lawsuits over its business model has died, authorities confirmed this week.

Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment on Nov. 26, San Francisco police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said.

Information he held was expected to play a key part in lawsuits against the San Francisco-based company.

The Mercury News and seven sister news outlets are among several newspapers, including the New York Times, to sue OpenAI in the past year.

In an interview with the New York Times published Oct. 23, Balaji argued OpenAI was harming businesses and entrepreneurs whose data were used to train ChatGPT.

But his outlook began to sour in 2022, two years after joining OpenAI as a researcher.

OpenAI has staunchly refuted those claims, stressing that all of its work remains legal under “fair use” laws. »

### ‘If Ukraine fails, war will come to the streets of European cities,’ former foreign minister says

Authored by cnbc.com

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warned of the potential repercussions for the European Union if Ukraine does not prevail in its fight against Russia, telling CNBC that "if Ukraine fails, war will come to the streets of European cities.".

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba attends a joint briefing with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Hanke Bruins Slot.

The former foreign minister said Trump's primary focus should be on how to make Russian President Vladimir Putin negotiate in good faith. »

### These musicians bought a seat for cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn't let it on board

Authored by cbc.ca

Although they didn't specify the airline responsible in their statement, the post included a hashtag for Air Canada and also tagged Air Canada's account.

The cello that Sheku Kanneh-Mason uses is more than 300 years and is on indefinite loan to the musician.

This isn't the first time that Kanneh-Mason has encountered problems trying to transport his cello by air. »

### WHO World Malaria Report 2024: India’s fight against malaria: Cases drop by 93 percent, deaths by 68 percent in 2023

Authored by indiatoday.in

Globally, in 2023, 29 out of 83 malaria-endemic countries were responsible for nearly 95% of global malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths.

TRENDS IN MALARIA CASES AND DEATHS IN INDIA.

Between 2022 and 2023, India reported a 9.6% drop in malaria cases, while Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Nepal also recorded declines. »

### Three children receive 'best Christmas present in the world' - bionic arms

Authored by bristolpost.co.uk

Three children were left overjoyed after receiving 'the best Christmas present in the world' - bionic arms.

The campaign, launched by mother Sarah Lockey, helps families of children with missing limbs to fundraise for bionic arms.

Ettie's Mum, Alyse, said her daughter 'screamed' when she found out about her new Hero Arm - which she would get just in time for Christmas. »

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