OpenAI hires former White House official to lead cyber risk policy
Lind previously served at the Office of National Cybersecurity and Communications from April 2025 to June 2026, most recently as head of policy and senior advisor to the director, per his LinkedIn profile. The team is led by Sasha Baker, a former deputy undersecretary of defense for policy during the Biden administration.
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- OpenAI’s national security team is led by Sasha Baker, a former Biden administration official
Baker told The Information that Lind’s hire reflects OpenAI’s focus on national security challenges posed by AI. Lind had reportedly planned to leave ONCD in June to spend more time with his family, according to Politico. The report also notes a wave of departures from White House tech policy roles following President Donald Trump’s June AI executive order.
OpenAI Hires Former White House Cyber Official as Regulators Probe AI Dangers
pymnts.com · 2 October 2026
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