Dane Stuckey joins OpenAI as it boosts security for AI technologies

OpenAI is strengthening its security team, appointing Dane Stuckey as CISO and launching initiatives to enhance AI infrastructure protection.

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Dane Stuckey, former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Palantir, has been appointed as the new CISO at OpenAI, working alongside head of security Matt Knight. Stuckey made the announcement in a post on social media, expressing his excitement to help secure OpenAI’s technologies as they continue to grow in use and impact.

Stuckey, who joined Palantir in 2014, brings extensive experience in digital forensics and incident response, having worked in both commercial and government roles. His background may prove valuable as OpenAI continues to deepen its partnerships with the United States Department of Defense, with whom it has collaborated on various cybersecurity projects.

OpenAI has been expanding its security efforts in recent months, following the appointment of former National Security Agency head Gen. Paul Nakasone as a board member. The company has also lifted its ban on selling AI technology to the military, signalling a strategic shift towards government contracts.

In addition to Stuckey’s appointment, OpenAI has posted a new job listing for a head of trusted compute and cryptography, highlighting its commitment to developing secure AI infrastructure to protect its technologies and users.