OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'

OpenAI chief strategy officer Jason Kwon faced questions at a parliamentary hearing into artificial intelligence in Sydney, amid scrutiny of the company’s response to hacks targeting the Australian government.

Parliamentary hearing in Sydney

The hearing placed an OpenAI senior executive before Australian lawmakers as they examined issues related to artificial intelligence. Kwon represented the company during the proceedings.

During the hearing, OpenAI acknowledged that its response to the Australian government hacks was “not good enough.” The admission puts the company’s handling of the incidents at the centre of attention in a public parliamentary setting.

Why the hearing matters

The appearance highlights the growing scrutiny faced by major artificial intelligence companies as governments examine their technology and related security concerns. It also shows that the way companies respond to cyber incidents can become a matter for parliamentary examination.

The source provides no further details about the hacks, the response measures taken by OpenAI or any subsequent action. The hearing nevertheless brings the company’s approach to government-related cyber incidents into the public record.

What comes next

With limited information available about the proceedings, the immediate outcome of the hearing is unclear. Kwon’s appearance and OpenAI’s admission remain the central developments reported from the Sydney hearing.