OpenAI appoints former US Army secretary to advise on national security
OpenAI has hired former US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll as a senior counselor to oversee the company’s integration into the national security and cybersecurity sectors.
OpenAI has appointed Dan Driscoll, the former US Secretary of the Army, as senior counselor for national security modernization. In this role, Driscoll will advise both company leadership and external partners on the deployment of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity and defense, with a specific focus on alignment with US allies.
Driscoll is tasked with guiding OpenAI’s internal teams in understanding the operational requirements of national security institutions. His appointment aims to formalize the company’s approach to the complex regulatory and ethical landscapes governing AI in defense applications.
This move follows a series of initiatives aimed at expanding OpenAI’s footprint in the defense sector, including the launch of its Daybreak cybersecurity program and a strategic partnership with defense technology firm Anduril. The company’s focus on these areas signals a clear intention to move beyond consumer-facing software into government and security-sensitive infrastructure.