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OpenAI has appointed former US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization, creating a new role
focused on expanding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in national security and cybersecurity.
Announced on November 2, the appointment is part of OpenAI's efforts to strengthen its engagement with governments, defence institutions and international partners as AI adoption expands across security operations. In his new role, Driscoll will advise OpenAI's senior leadership and work with government officials, industry executives, academic institutions and allied organisations to identify practical applications of advanced AI in national security.
His responsibilities will include helping modernise national security policies and strategies, while advising OpenAI teams on the operational requirements of defence and security institutions. The role will also support the company's efforts to advance what it describes as "democratic AI", with a focus on cooperation with the United States and its allies.
Driscoll previously served as the 26th Secretary of the US Army, overseeing its operations, modernisation and resource allocation. His responsibilities covered nearly one million active-duty, National Guard and Reserve soldiers, along with more than 265,000 civilian employees.
During his tenure, he pushed for faster deployment of emerging technologies, reforms in military procurement and efforts to strengthen the Army's operational capabilities. He also served as Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Highlighting the potential of AI in defence operations, Driscoll said the technology could help military personnel reduce administrative workloads, analyse larger volumes of information and access relevant information more quickly.
He said he was joining OpenAI to help the United States and its allies adopt AI responsibly, particularly in support of personnel working in national security institutions.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman welcomed the appointment, describing international cooperation and responsible AI adoption as important to strengthening democratic institutions.
The appointment also builds on OpenAI's broader efforts to work with international partners on cybersecurity resilience and the protection of essential services through its Daybreak programme.
The move highlights the growing role of AI in defence modernisation, intelligence analysis and cyber resilience, as technology companies and governments explore ways to integrate advanced AI into critical security operations.
Announced on November 2, the appointment is part of OpenAI's efforts to strengthen its engagement with governments, defence institutions and international partners as AI adoption expands across security operations. In his new role, Driscoll will advise OpenAI's senior leadership and work with government officials, industry executives, academic institutions and allied organisations to identify practical applications of advanced AI in national security.
His responsibilities will include helping modernise national security policies and strategies, while advising OpenAI teams on the operational requirements of defence and security institutions. The role will also support the company's efforts to advance what it describes as "democratic AI", with a focus on cooperation with the United States and its allies.
Driscoll previously served as the 26th Secretary of the US Army, overseeing its operations, modernisation and resource allocation. His responsibilities covered nearly one million active-duty, National Guard and Reserve soldiers, along with more than 265,000 civilian employees.
During his tenure, he pushed for faster deployment of emerging technologies, reforms in military procurement and efforts to strengthen the Army's operational capabilities. He also served as Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Highlighting the potential of AI in defence operations, Driscoll said the technology could help military personnel reduce administrative workloads, analyse larger volumes of information and access relevant information more quickly.
He said he was joining OpenAI to help the United States and its allies adopt AI responsibly, particularly in support of personnel working in national security institutions.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman welcomed the appointment, describing international cooperation and responsible AI adoption as important to strengthening democratic institutions.
The appointment also builds on OpenAI's broader efforts to work with international partners on cybersecurity resilience and the protection of essential services through its Daybreak programme.
The move highlights the growing role of AI in defence modernisation, intelligence analysis and cyber resilience, as technology companies and governments explore ways to integrate advanced AI into critical security operations.
