OpenAI's Head of Robotics Resigns Over Pentagon Deal

Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's head of robotics, has resigned from the company, citing a matter of 'principle' following OpenAI's deal with the Pentagon.

7 Mar, 17:43 — 7 Mar, 20:37

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Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's head of robotics, resigned from the company
Her resignation was prompted by OpenAI's deal with the Pentagon
Kalinowski stated her resignation was 'about principle'

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Caitlin Kalinowski resigned from OpenAI on Saturday

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This story matters because it highlights potential internal ethical conflicts within leading AI companies as they navigate partnerships with military and defense organizations. It underscores the ongoing debate about the responsible development and deployment of advanced AI technologies.

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OpenAI's robotics head quits after company's Pentagon deal: 'This was about principle'

OpenAI's head of robotics, Caitlin Kalinowski, announced she was resigning from the company. Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images Caitlin Kalinowski said she had resigned from OpenAI on Saturday. In an X post, she said criticized OpenAI's deal with the Pentagon. The deal raised concerns over the use of AI surveillance and lethal autonomous systems. Caitlin Kalinowski, a hardware executive who joined OpenAI from Meta in 2024 and leads its robotics division, said she is resigning from the ...

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