OpenAI Taps Former US Army Secretary for Security Role
OpenAI has named Dan Driscoll, a former US Secretary of the Army, to a senior role. He will focus on modernising national security and work on AI initiatives with various partners. Driscoll previously took part in diplomatic discussions, and the move shows AI firms building closer ties with government and defence work.
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Context: OpenAI makes ChatGPT and is among the biggest AI firms, and governments worldwide are weighing how AI fits into defence and security. The US Army Secretary is the civilian head of the army, so this hire ties the company closer to military planning.
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