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OpenAI Hires Former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for National Security Role
Key points
- Dan Driscoll appointed Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization at OpenAI.
- Role focuses on AI for U.S. national security and cybersecurity.
- Driscoll will help U.S. allies adopt AI responsibly.
- He will work with government, industry, and academic partners.
New Appointment at OpenAI
OpenAI has hired Dan Driscoll, former U.S. Army Secretary, as its senior counselor for national security modernization. This is a newly created role within the company, indicating a strategic focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and national security.
Role and Responsibilities
Driscoll's primary responsibilities will involve exploring how AI can be utilized to enhance U.S. national security and cybersecurity. He will collaborate with OpenAI's leadership and external partners, with a specific emphasis on guiding U.S. allies in the responsible adoption of advanced AI technologies.
His work will also include engaging with government officials, industry leaders, academic institutions, and allied organizations to advance "democratic AI." Internally, Driscoll will help OpenAI teams understand the operational requirements of national security institutions, building on existing initiatives like the Daybreak program for cyber resilience.
Strategic Importance
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that the U.S. has an opportunity to work with other countries to spread the adoption of democratic AI, and Driscoll's appointment is intended to strengthen American leadership in this technology. Driscoll noted that national security requirements are evolving rapidly, and AI could assist in reducing administrative tasks, processing information, and delivering faster answers for national security personnel.
Background of Dan Driscoll
Driscoll previously served as U.S. Army Secretary, stepping down earlier this year. During his tenure, he advocated for modernizing the U.S. military, including expanding access to drone and counter-drone technologies for U.S. allies. He is also an Iraq war veteran and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in November 2025 to discuss a peace plan.
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OpenAI appointed former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as senior counselor for national security modernization, a new position. Driscoll will focus on integrating AI into U.S. national security and cybersecurity, and assist U.S. allies in adopting AI responsibly.