SAN FRANCISCO – Caitlin Kalinowski, who recently departed OpenAI citing 'principle' after the company secured a Pentagon contract, has reportedly accepted a new role as 'Chief Ethical AI Architect' at a rival tech firm. Sources close to the situation confirm the move, noting her swift transition underscores the high demand for individuals with publicly declared, yet conveniently flexible, moral compasses.

Kalinowski, formerly OpenAI’s robotics hardware lead, announced her resignation on social media, emphasizing her decision was about 'principle, not people.' Industry analysts suggest this particular principle is highly marketable, especially when demonstrated at a company known for pushing technological boundaries with little regard for public sentiment.

“It’s a brilliant career move,” stated Dr. Evelyn Thorne, a consultant specializing in corporate virtue signaling. “Leaving a high-profile company over a 'principle' creates instant credibility. It’s the equivalent of a Michelin star for your LinkedIn profile. The fact that the 'principle' only materialized after the Pentagon deal, and not, say, during the development of potentially sentient killer robots, is just good business.”

Her new role is expected to involve issuing stern, yet ultimately non-binding, ethical guidelines for the competitor's own nascent military AI division. A spokesperson for the new company, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed, “We believe in ethical AI, and Ms. Kalinowski’s principles are exactly what we need to ensure our public image remains untarnished as we pursue similar, highly lucrative defense contracts.”