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Caitlin Kalinowki, who has led robotics at OpenAI since November 2024, has departed the company due to concerns about the company's military negotiations.
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OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons amid Pentagon contract

A senior OpenAI robotics leader says she left over concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons as the company expands its work with the Pentagon.

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