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OpenAI appoints Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization

What happened

OpenAI has appointed Dan Driscoll as its new Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization. In this newly created role, he will advise senior leadership and external partners on using advanced AI to strengthen national and cyber security. Driscoll will work with governments, industry, and academia to advance practical modernization initiatives that support democratic AI. He previously served as the 26th Secretary of the Army, where he oversaw operations and modernization for nearly one million soldiers. His appointment builds on OpenAI’s existing Daybreak program, which aims to strengthen cyber resilience and protect essential services for U.S. allies.

Why it matters

This move signals that major AI companies are increasingly integrating with national defense strategies to address modern security threats. For ordinary readers, it suggests that AI technology will play a larger role in how governments protect citizens and manage critical infrastructure.

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