Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's robotics hardware lead, announced her resignation on X, citing the company's partnership with the Department of Defense as lacking necessary safeguards. She warned that surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomous systems merit more deliberation. OpenAI confirmed the departure, emphasizing its commitment to responsible national‑security uses of AI and reaffirming red lines against domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons. The resignation highlights internal dissent surrounding OpenAI's defense collaboration and broader debates on AI governance. Read more →