GoKawiilOpenAI appoints former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to new national security post
OpenAI has hired Dan Driscoll, who previously served as U.S. Secretary of the Army, as senior counselor for national security modernization, a newly created position. He will work with OpenAI's leadership and outside partners on applying AI to national security and cybersecurity, including helping allied nations adopt the technology responsibly.
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The hire signals OpenAI's push to deepen ties with government and defense circles as AI companies compete for influence over how militaries and allies deploy the technology. Altman's comment about spreading 'democratic AI' suggests the company wants to frame itself as a counterweight to authoritarian AI development, though how that translates into contracts or policy remains to be seen.
- Dan Driscoll, former U.S. Army Secretary, joins OpenAI in a newly created national security role
- His focus includes cybersecurity and helping U.S. allies adopt AI responsibly
- CEO Sam Altman linked the move to promoting 'democratic AI' leadership globally
Source: cnbc.com — Jenny Lee, 2026-11-03
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