<2> OpenAI’s Head of Robotics Resigns, Says Pentagon Deal Was ‘Rushed Without the Guardrails Defined’
<3> Former OpenAI Robotics Head Speaks Out Against Pentagon Deal
The head of robotics at OpenAI, a prominent AI research organization, has resigned in a move that has sparked controversy over the company’s recent deal with the Pentagon. In a tweet that has been viewed over 1.3 million times in the last six hours, the former head of robotics announced their resignation, citing concerns over the deal’s implications for national security and the lack of guardrails to prevent misuse of AI.
<3> Background on the Pentagon Deal
The deal between OpenAI and the Pentagon was announced in late 2024, and it has been met with criticism from some in the AI research community. The deal, which was signed by OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, aims to develop AI technologies for use in national security applications. However, some have raised concerns that the deal could lead to the development of autonomous weapons and surveillance technologies that could be used to infringe on Americans’ civil liberties.
<3> Former Head of Robotics Speaks Out
In a series of tweets, the former head of robotics at OpenAI expressed their concerns over the deal