OpenAI's robotics lead exits after DoD deal sparks guardrail tensions

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OpenAI’s robotics hardware lead Caitlin Kalinowski has resigned, criticizing the rushed announcement of a Department of Defense deal and the lack of clearly defined guardrails around issues like surveillance and autonomous weapons; OpenAI says there are no plans to replace her and emphasizes the agreement includes safety boundaries amid broader scrutiny of AI governance.
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- Sam Altman Wants Elected Officials, Not OpenAI, to Decide How Military Uses AI WSJ
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