What Happened
Former Army Head Joins OpenAI to Boost Defense Ties and Government Contracts
OpenAI has hired former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as a national security advisor, aiming to boost its defense operation and land government contracts. Driscoll, who previously led AI modernization efforts across the US Army, is expected to leverage his connections in Congress to help OpenAI secure deals. The move follows OpenAI’s recent Pentagon contract for classified networks, which was secured after rival Anthropic was shut out. This development was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.