DARPA

organization

Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026

Timeline

Oct 1, 2025
DARPA Collaboration

Reports surface of OpenAI working with DARPA on open-source cybersecurity tools.
Mar 8, 2026
Executive Resignation

The Hardware Chief resigns, citing concerns over the military application of robotics technology.
Jan 1, 2024
Policy Shift

OpenAI removes 'military and warfare' from its list of prohibited uses.
Feb 1, 2026
Pentagon Contract

OpenAI formalizes a major partnership with the Department of Defense for national security applications.

Stories mentioning DARPA 1

OpenAI Hardware Chief Resigns as Pentagon AI Partnership Sparks Internal Rift

OpenAI's head of hardware and robotics has resigned in protest of the company's expanding partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. The departure underscores a deepening divide within the AI industry over the ethical boundaries of deploying advanced autonomous systems for military applications.

Mar 8, 2026 7 sources