OpenAI hires former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to lead national security modernization
OpenAI hires ex-Army Secretary, gaining bipartisan reach just as midterms loom
OpenAI has brought on former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as a senior advisor for national security modernization, aiming to deepen partnerships with U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and win more government procurement contracts. Driscoll previously led the Army's Project ARIA, which integrated AI tools into logistics and tactical deployments, and maintains strong bipartisan ties in Congress as well as with the White House. The move comes at a critical juncture as OpenAI pushes to deploy its models across classified defense networks and vies for influence in shaping the rules governing military AI.
The appointment addresses key gaps in OpenAI's defense procurement expertise and bipartisan lobbying network, signaling a clear push to accelerate its pursuit of U.S. defense contracts.
Source:The Decoder · the-decoder.com