OpenAI Names Dan Driscoll Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization

OpenAI appointed Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization, creating an advisory role focused on advanced AI applications for national security and cybersecurity.

Driscoll will advise OpenAI’s senior leadership and public- and private-sector partners. The role is intended to support policy and strategy modernization, operational needs and responsible AI adoption, with an emphasis on democratic principles.

OpenAI also connected the appointment to its Daybreak cyber-resilience program. Strengthening cyber resilience and cooperation with U.S. allies are among the role’s stated priorities.