OpenAI Appoints Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization
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OpenAI announced that Dan Driscoll, former 26th Secretary of the U.S. Army, has joined as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization to advise on applying advanced AI to national and cyber security.
OpenAI announced on November 2, 2026, the appointment of Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization. In this newly created role, Driscoll will work with OpenAI leadership, public and private sector partners, academia, and U.S. allies. His responsibilities focus on advising how advanced AI can strengthen national and cyber security, while helping internal teams understand the operational needs of global security institutions. Driscoll previously served as the 26th Secretary of the U.S. Army, where he oversaw operations, modernization, and resource allocation.
Key takeaways
- Dan Driscoll joins OpenAI as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization to advise leadership and external partners on AI for national and cyber security.
- The role focuses on collaborating with governments, industry, academia, and U.S. allies to advance modernization initiatives supporting democratic AI.
- Driscoll previously served as the 26th Secretary of the U.S. Army and Acting Director of the ATF, overseeing military operations and technology fielding.
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