OpenAI's defense deal with Pentagon prompts employee resignation
Caitlin Kalinowski, who led hardware and robotics at OpenAI, has quit after the company struck a deal with the Pentagon to use AI on secret military networks.
She announced her decision on March 7, saying she couldn't support the move due to worries about unchecked surveillance and AI-powered weapons.
AI has role in national security, but...
Kalinowski explained her resignation was about sticking to her values, not any personal issue.
She shared, "AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got."
She also said she respects CEO Sam Altman and the team, but felt this was a line she couldn't cross.
OpenAI defends deal, says it sets clear boundaries
OpenAI said its agreement with the Pentagon sets clear boundaries: no domestic spying and no fully autonomous weapons.
It emphasized that it is committed to putting guardrails in place for how their tech gets used in national security.