Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026
Kalinowski Resigns
The Hardware Chief announces her departure, citing ethical disagreements over the Pentagon deal.
Kalinowski Resigns
Head of Robotics announces departure citing concerns over surveillance and lethal autonomy.
Pentagon Deal Finalized
OpenAI strikes agreement with the Defense Department after Anthropic talks fail.
Pentagon Deal Finalized
Reports emerge of a multi-million dollar contract between OpenAI and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Robotics Push
OpenAI ramps up its hardware division, hiring Caitlin Kalinowski to lead robotics efforts.
Kalinowski Joins OpenAI
Former Meta hardware lead joins OpenAI to spearhead robotics initiatives.
Policy Shift
OpenAI quietly removes the ban on 'military and warfare' from its terms of service.
Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's head of hardware and robotics, has resigned following the company's decision to enter a strategic partnership with the Pentagon. The departure underscores a deepening divide within the organization over the ethical boundaries of military AI and autonomous weapons development.
Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI’s head of robotics, has resigned following the company's agreement to deploy AI models within the Pentagon's classified networks. Her departure highlights growing internal friction over the ethical boundaries of military AI, specifically regarding domestic surveillance and autonomous weaponry.