Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026
Kalinowski Resigns
The Hardware Chief announces her departure, citing ethical disagreements over the Pentagon deal.
Robotics Chief Resigns
Kalinowski announces her resignation on X, citing the Pentagon deal and ethical concerns.
Kalinowski Resigns
Head of Robotics announces departure citing concerns over surveillance and lethal autonomy.
OpenAI Pentagon Deal
OpenAI strikes a deal to deploy AI models within the Department of Defense's classified network.
Anthropic Negotiations Fail
Talks between the Trump administration and Anthropic collapse over ethical guardrails; Anthropic is labeled a supply-chain risk.
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
Caitlin Kalinowski joins OpenAI's technical staff in robotics after leading AR hardware at Meta.
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.
Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI’s head of robotics, has resigned in protest of the company’s recent agreement to deploy AI models within the Pentagon’s classified networks. The departure highlights a growing rift between Silicon Valley’s technical leadership and the federal government’s push for advanced military AI integration.
Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI’s Head of Robotics, has resigned in protest of the company’s recent agreement to deploy AI models within the Pentagon’s classified networks. The departure highlights growing internal friction over the ethical boundaries of military AI, specifically regarding domestic surveillance and lethal autonomous systems.
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 applications and the displacement of competitors like Anthropic.