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OpenAI robotics chief Caitlin Kalinowski quits over Pentagon AI deal concerns
Caitlin Kalinowski warns defence pact lacked safeguards as AI debate deepens
CALIFORNIA: OpenAI’s head of robotics and consumer hardware, Caitlin Kalinowski, has resigned after raising concerns about the company’s new agreement with the United States Department of Defense, according to a report by Reuters.
Announcing her decision on Saturday, Kalinowski said the move to deploy OpenAI’s artificial intelligence models on the Pentagon’s classified cloud networks had been made too hastily, without enough discussion around safeguards.
In posts on X, Kalinowski said artificial intelligence could play an important role in national security but warned that certain applications required stronger oversight.
“AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorisation are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got,” she wrote.
Kalinowski said the defence agreement had been announced too quickly and without clearly defined guardrails on how the technology could be used.
She added that while she has deep respect for OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and the broader team, the issue was largely about governance and decision-making.
In her posts she suggested that agreements of such scale should not be rushed before safeguards are fully established.
OpenAI, in response, said the agreement includes additional protections governing how its technology can be deployed. The company reiterated that its internal policies prohibit the use of its systems for domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.
The company also said it recognises that people hold strong views about the use of artificial intelligence in defence and security, and that it will continue engaging with governments, civil society and employees on the issue.
Kalinowski joined OpenAI in 2024 after previously leading augmented reality hardware development at Meta Platforms. At OpenAI, she oversaw robotics initiatives and consumer hardware development.
Her departure highlights growing tensions within the AI industry as companies increasingly pursue government and defence contracts while navigating ethical concerns around surveillance and autonomous weapons.
The leadership churn does not end there. Max Schwarzer has also recently left the company to join Anthropic.
Schwarzer said on X that many of the people he trusts most have already moved to Anthropic in recent years. During his time at OpenAI, he worked on inference and post-training efforts for several models including GPT-5, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3-Codex.
The exits come amid growing scrutiny of OpenAI’s partnership with the Pentagon, which will allow defence officials to integrate the company’s advanced AI systems into classified environments.
Notably, Anthropic previously declined to expand its own Pentagon contract, citing concerns that certain provisions did not align with its red lines on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
As artificial intelligence moves closer to the machinery of national security, the debate is shifting from what AI can do to what it should do. Kalinowski’s resignation suggests that even inside the companies building the technology, that question remains far from settled.
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Garware Hi-Tech Films to showcase smart film solutions at Media Expo
New graphic, cloaking and PDLC films target branding and privacy needs
MUMBAI: Garware Hi-Tech Films is set to spotlight its latest innovations in visual and smart film technologies at Media Expo 2026, as it looks to expand its footprint in modern branding and workspace solutions.
The company will unveil a new portfolio comprising Graphic Films, Cloaking Films and PDLC Smart Films, each designed to address evolving needs across advertising, corporate environments and architectural applications.
Graphic Films are positioned as versatile, high-performance solutions for branding, enabling applications such as signage, window graphics and vehicle wraps. Cloaking Films, on the other hand, focus on privacy, allowing visibility through glass while shielding sensitive digital content from view, making them suited for offices and meeting spaces.
The highlight of the showcase is PDLC Smart Films, which offer switchable transparency, allowing glass surfaces to turn opaque or clear with the application of electricity. The technology is aimed at dynamic, adaptable spaces where privacy and openness need to coexist.
Commenting on the development, Garware Hi-Tech Films director sales and marketing Deepak Joshi said, “Innovation continues to be at the core of Garware Hi-Tech Films. Our participation at Media Expo 2026 reflects our focus on expanding beyond traditional applications into advanced visual communication and smart surface solutions.”
Adding to this, Garware Hi-Tech Films vice president sales and marketing Rajat Dhingra said, “With these new solutions, we are strengthening our specialty films portfolio to cater to the growing demand for branding, privacy, aesthetics and functionality.”
The newly introduced solutions will be rolled out through the company’s expanding distribution network, ensuring wider accessibility and professional application support.
With its latest showcase, Garware Hi-Tech Films is signalling a clear shift towards future-ready materials that blend design, technology and practicality, positioning itself at the intersection of branding innovation and smart infrastructure.
