PM learned of AI breach in New York days after minister was told
PM Anthony Albanese says he learned of the OpenAI Medicare data breach while in New York. This was days after Minister Katy Gallagher was told.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the timing of the AI security breach announcement. He responded to criticism of the delay.
Anthony Albanese says he only found out about the breach while traveling in New York. His senior minister Katy Gallagher was informed on September 17, much earlier.
The public found out on September 24. That was seven days later.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor asked why the government didn't tell people sooner. Albanese said the delay was needed.
He had to verify the facts first. He called doubts about the timeline nonsense.
He also told Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, about his concerns. This happened during a meeting in the US.
- September 10
- Breach discovery date
- September 17
- Minister informed
- September 24
- Public announcement
- 7 days after minister was told
- Days before public knew
Why it mattersWhen government finds out about a security breach affecting public services, the speed of disclosure matters. It affects public trust and citizens' ability to protect themselves.
AustraliaAustralians affected by the OpenAI breach affecting Services Australia should understand when the government became aware of the incident and why the public announcement took a week.
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