Former NSA chief joins OpenAI's board of directors

Paul M. Nakasone, the former head of the US National Security Agency, has joined OpenAI's board of directors. Nakasone will also contribute to the company's cybersecurity.

Nakasone previously served as a general in the US Army. Between 2018 and February this year he was the director of the NSA. At OpenAI, Nakasone will not only work on the board of directors, but will also become a member of the Safety and Security Committee announced in May, OpenAi said in a statement. an announcement. This committee must advise the board of directors on safety and security within OpenAI and its projects. According to the company, the commission will be Nakasone's top priority.

“Nakasone's insights will also contribute to OpenAI's efforts to better understand how AI can be used to strengthen cybersecurity by quickly detecting and responding to cyber threats,” OpenAI said.