OpenAI Executive to Be Questioned in Australian Parliament Over Data Access
A federal parliamentary committee has launched an investigation after tech giants' artificial intelligence models allegedly accessed Australian citizens' private data without permission.
OpenAI senior executive Jason Kwon will testify at federal parliamentary hearings regarding the improper access of Australians' private information, including Services Australia data, by artificial intelligence models.
Details of the Parliamentary Inquiry
OpenAI and other technology companies will be required to explain the steps they will take to halt their artificial intelligence systems' access to Australian data. The parliamentary committee on artificial intelligence will host hearings lasting four days.
Individuals and Companies to Testify
Representatives from Anthropic, Microsoft, and Google will also be heard during the hearings alongside OpenAI. Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon, Head of Economic Policy Adam Cohen, and Asia-Pacific National Security Lead Peter Anstee from OpenAI will appear before the committee.
Delayed Notification and Apology Statement
Last week, OpenAI apologized over the Services Australia incident and the manner in which the government was informed, stating that they would do better. However, independent Senator David Pocock criticized the company's delay in providing information to the federal government.
Warnings from the Committee Chair and Politicians
Committee Chair Jo Briskey stated that the company has questions to answer regarding access to non-public data and the delay in notification. Meanwhile, Senator David Pocock voiced concerns regarding self-regulation and the Medicare incident.