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OpenAI Robotics head resigns after deal with Pentagon - Reuters

OpenAI Robotics head resigns after deal with Pentagon - Reuters

OpenAI Robotics head resigns after deal with Pentagon Reuters

March 7, 2026 at 08:37 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"This wasn’t an easy call. AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got."

— Caitlin Kalinowski , Executive

"To be clear, my issue is that the announcement was rushed without the guardrails defined. It’s a governance concern first and foremost."

— Caitlin Kalinowski , Executive

"surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got."

— Caitlin Kalinowski , Executive

"the announcement was rushed without the guardrails defined, adding that it was a governance concern first and foremost."

— Caitlin Kalinowski , Executive

"We believe our agreement with the Pentagon creates a workable path for responsible national security uses of AI while making clear our red lines: no domestic surveillance and no autonomous weapons."

— Sam Altman , Executive

"AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got."

— Caitlin Kalinowski , Executive

"It's a governance concern first and foremost. These are too important for deals or announcements to be rushed."

— Caitlin Kalinowski , Executive

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OpenAI Robotics head resigns after deal with Pentagon - Reuters
Reutersvia rss

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Reutersvia ai

Caitlin Kalinowski, head of robotics and consumer hardware at OpenAI, resigned, citing concerns over the company's agreement with the Department of Defense.

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Forbesvia ai

Caitlin Kalinowski resigned from OpenAI, stating her decision was based on principle after the company struck a deal with the Department of Defense.

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OpenAI robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski quits in response to Pentagon deal
TechCrunchvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

Caitlin Kalinowski announced her resignation from OpenAI, criticizing the company's agreement with the Department of Defense as rushed and lacking proper safeguards.

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OpenAI's head of robotics resigns following deal with the Department of Defense
Engadgetvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

Caitlin Kalinowski resigned from OpenAI, expressing concerns over the company's agreement with the Department of Defense and the lack of defined safeguards.

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OpenAI robotics head resigns, questions Pentagon’s use of AI to monitor people
India Todayvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

Caitlin Kalinowski resigned from OpenAI, raising concerns about the Pentagon's use of AI for surveillance and autonomous weapons.

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