OpenAI taps former army secretary dan driscoll to advise on national security AI strategy

OpenAI has appointed Dan Driscoll as its Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization. In this new capacity, Driscoll will collaborate with senior leadership and external partners to guide the responsible application of advanced artificial intelligence in strengthening national and cyber security, with a specific focus on coordinating with U.S. allies. His mandate includes working across government, industry, academia, and allied institutions to advance practical initiatives supporting the development of democratic AI. Driscoll, who previously served as the 26th Secretary of the United States Army, brings extensive experience spanning military service, senior government roles, and the private sector. As part of his duties, he will advise public and private sector partners on updating policies and strategies to harness AI for national security improvements. This appointment underscores OpenAI's commitment to helping democratic institutions utilize advanced AI responsibly, building upon existing efforts with allies under the Daybreak program to enhance cyber resilience.