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OpenAI hires ex-Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for national security role

Former Pentagon leader who clashed with Defense Secretary Hegseth joins AI company to advise on military and cybersecurity applications.

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What to know

  • OpenAI hired former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who resigned from the Pentagon in August after clashing with Defense Secretary Hegseth, for a new national security role.
  • Driscoll will advise OpenAI and government, industry, and academic leaders on using AI for national security, cybersecurity, and what OpenAI calls 'democratic AI.'
  • The hire reflects OpenAI's evolution from prohibiting military use of its technology to actively seeking defense partnerships, including a February 2026 deal to deploy models in the Defense Department's classified network.
  • Driscoll, age 38 at resignation, was the youngest Army Secretary and close to VP J.D. Vance from Yale Law School; his appointment marks a high-level revolving door between Pentagon and AI companies.

Dan Driscoll Former U.S. Army Secretary; new senior counselor for national security modernization at OpenAISam AltmanSam Altman OpenAI CEOPete HegsethPete Hegseth U.S. Defense SecretaryOpenAI AI startup

OpenAI hires ex-Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for national security role
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    OpenAI emphasizes democratic AI and stakeholder engagement

    OpenAI stated that Driscoll will engage with government officials, industry leaders, and academic institutions to advance practical initiatives for developing what the company terms 'democratic AI,' and will help internal teams understand the operational needs of global national security organizations.

    “The US has an extraordinary opportunity to work with other countries to spread the adoption of democratic AI.”
    — Sam Altman
    1. 8 outlets OpenAI hires former US Army secretary as military seeks to expand AI use

      first by FT, 5d ago · also Anadolu Agency, Gizmodo, The Information, The Decoder, Breaking Defense, The Hill +1

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    • SteveThompson@mastodon.social

      OpenAI hires former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for national security https:// thenextweb.com/news/openai-dan -driscoll-army-secretary-national-security Dan Driscoll will advise on how AI can strengthen national and cyber security, with a focus on US allies. He left the Pentagon in September after months of tension with Pete Hegseth.

      SteveThompson@mastodon.socialMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    • Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has taken a new position at OpenAI, according to LinkedIn page, which says he's a “Senior Counselor” for “National Security Modernization at OpenAI.”

      @mikebrestdcX5d agoview on X ↗

    • OpenAI Hires Dan Driscoll, Former Trump Appointee at Pentagon https:// gizmodo.com/openai-hires-forme r-trump-admin-army-secretary-for-new-national-security-role-2000834160?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Artificial intelligence @ artificial-intelligence-Gizmodo

      Gizmodo@flipboard.comMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    OpenAI appoints Dan Driscoll as senior counselor for national security modernization

    OpenAI announced that Driscoll will serve in a newly created role focusing on national security modernization, advising leadership and collaborating with external partners on how advanced AI can enhance national security and cybersecurity.

    “I'm joining OpenAI to help the United States and our allies put this technology to work responsibly, for the people who keep us safe.”
    — Dan Driscoll
    1. 16 outlets OpenAI Hires Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Cybersecurity Role

      first by WSJ Tech, 5d ago · also DefenseScoop, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Law, Meduza, Meduza EN, Washington Examiner +9

      13 more headlines
  3. background

    Dan Driscoll resigns as Army Secretary after clashes with Hegseth — Driscoll, the 26th Army Secretary at age 38, resigned from the Pentagon following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over personnel and leadership decisions.

  4. background

    OpenAI agrees to deploy AI models in Defense Department classified network — OpenAI deployed its AI models within the Defense Department's classified network, a deal that came after rival Anthropic's relationship with the Pentagon imploded over surveillance and autonomous weapons concerns.

  5. background

    OpenAI updates military use policy — Though the company initially prohibited the use of its technology for military applications, it updated its policy to allow such uses in 2024.

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