San Francisco:OpenAI has appointed former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as its senior counselor for national security modernization. This newly established role is aimed at advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the domains of national security, cybersecurity, and defense.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Driscoll will collaborate with OpenAI's senior leadership, government officials, industry executives, academic institutions, and international partners. His focus will be on identifying opportunities for advanced AI to enhance national security capabilities, particularly for the United States and its allies.

In this role, Driscoll will provide advice to both public- and private-sector partners on modernizing policies and strategies to integrate AI into national security operations. He will also assist OpenAI's internal teams in understanding the operational requirements and challenges faced by national security institutions globally.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed his welcome for the appointment, emphasizing the significance of international cooperation in shaping the future of AI. "AI should give people more power over their lives and people should have a say in how it's developed," Altman stated.

Driscoll's previous experience includes serving as the 26th Secretary of the United States Army, where he was responsible for overseeing operations, modernization programs, and resource allocation. His resignation from that post occurred amid reported disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding Army leadership and modernization priorities.

Driscoll viewed his transition to OpenAI as a chance to assist military personnel and national security institutions in leveraging rapidly advancing technology. "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," he commented.