Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
OpenAI Robotics Leader Resigns Over Controversial Pentagon Defense Partnership
By TechShots Studio

Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI’s head of robotics, has resigned following the company’s decision to pursue a major contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. Her departure highlights growing internal friction over the ethical implications of AI in military applications. As OpenAI shifts toward defense collaboration, the loss of high-profile talent underscores the widening divide between Silicon Valley’s commercial ambitions.
Read full story at Economic Times