OpenAI appoints former US Army Secretary for national security role.
Dan Driscoll will head up “national security modernization” in a newly-created role, OpenAI said Tuesday, advising company leadership and external partners on AI’s uses in defense. The role will focus on helping US allies adopt AI responsibly and supporting “the buildout of democratic AI.” Driscoll resigned as Army Secretary two months ago.
TL;DR
- OpenAI created a new role for "national security modernization."
- Dan Driscoll, former Army Secretary, will head the new role.
- The role involves advising leadership and partners on AI in defense.
- It will focus on helping US allies adopt AI responsibly.
- Support for "the buildout of democratic AI" is also a priority.
- Driscoll resigned as Army Secretary two months prior.