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Podcast episode · March 09, 2026

OpenAI Robotics Chief Resigns Over Pentagon AI Deal Concerns

OpenAI's robotics chief, Caitlin Kalinowski, has resigned due to concerns over AI deployment on classified Department of Defense networks, citing potential surveillance and autonomous weapons risks. This episode covers the impact of her resignation on OpenAI's robotics program and defense contracts. Additionally, Block's significant layoffs attributed to AI productivity gains, Nvidia's ambitious bonus plan for CEO Jensen Huang, and privacy issues surrounding Meta's smart glasses are discussed. We also report on Indonesia's social media ban for minors, Alphabet's substantial pay package for Sundar Pichai, and Anthropic's AI-driven security improvements for Firefox.

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