'For official use': Indian-origin CISA director uploaded sensitive government files to ChatGPT

2026-01-28 - 22:30

CISA's acting director, Madhu Gottumukkala, uploaded sensitive "for official use only" contracting documents into the public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering multiple security warnings. Despite the non-classified nature of the files, the incident prompted an internal review by DHS officials to assess potential harm to government security.