Anthropic PBC

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026

Timeline

  1. Kalinowski Resigns

    Head of Robotics announces departure citing concerns over surveillance and lethal autonomy.

  2. Pentagon Deal Finalized

    OpenAI strikes agreement with the Defense Department after Anthropic talks fail.

  3. Kalinowski Joins OpenAI

    Former Meta hardware lead joins OpenAI to spearhead robotics initiatives.

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Leadership Bearish

OpenAI Robotics Lead Resigns Over Pentagon Deal and Ethical Concerns

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.

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