Top OpenAI executive departs post over Pentagon deal

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A hardware leader at OpenAI has left the AI firm in the wake of the company’s recent partnership with the Pentagon, citing concerns over surveillance and autonomous weapons. Caitlin Kalinowski, who was a member of OpenAI’s technical staff overseeing hardware, announced Friday that “principle, not people” led to the decision. “This wasn’t an easy call. AI has an important…

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Top OpenAI executive departs post over Pentagon deal

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A hardware leader at OpenAI has left the AI firm in the wake of the company’s recent partnership with the Pentagon, citing concerns over surveillance and autonomous weapons. Caitlin Kalinowski, who was a member of OpenAI’s technical staff overseeing hardware, announced Friday that “principle, not people” led to the decision. “This wasn’t an easy call. AI has an important…