OpenAI Hires Former U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll to Lead National Security Modernization Affairs
OpenAI has hired Driscoll, the 26th U.S. Secretary of the Army, to oversee matters related to national security modernization. He will work with company management and external partners to advise on how advanced artificial intelligence can strengthen security capabilities, and to promote the adoption of related technologies by U.S. allies, while also helping internal teams understand the actual needs of national security agencies. He will also participate in OpenAI's so-called "democratic AI" work; previously, the company had advanced cyber defense, critical infrastructure protection, and public service security through the Daybreak project.
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OpenAI said Driscoll will work with the company's senior management and external partners to advise on how advanced artificial intelligence can strengthen security capabilities, with a focus on promoting adoption of the relevant technologies by U.S. allies. He will also work with government, industry, academic institutions and allied organizations to help OpenAI's internal teams understand the practical needs of national security agencies.
Driscoll served as the 26th U.S. Secretary of the Army, overseeing matters related to nearly 1 million active-duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, as well as more than 265,000 civilian personnel. He also has work experience in the military, government and private sector, and during his tenure promoted technology adoption, procurement reform and modernization in the U.S. military.
OpenAI said Driscoll will also participate in its so-called "democratic AI" work. Previously, the company has collaborated with multiple parties through the Daybreak project to advance cyber defense, critical infrastructure protection and public service security.