# OpenAI hires Dan Driscoll for national security modernization role

_Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7:05 AM EST · AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

OpenAI has hired former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to oversee national security modernization, The Wall Street Journal reported. He will advise on how AI could strengthen U.S. security capabilities and cyber defenses as the company seeks government contracts and influence over policy.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261103/p9#a261103p9)

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