According to multiple media reports citing internal sources, Gottumukkala shared documents marked “For Official Use Only” (FOUO) on the publicly available artificial intelligence platform while carrying out work-related tasks. Automated cybersecurity monitoring systems reportedly flagged the uploads, triggering alerts within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees CISA. CISA is the federal agency responsible for protecting U.S. government networks and critical infrastructure from cyber threats, making the incident particularly sensitive. Reports indicate that at the time of the uploads, most DHS employees did not have access to public versions of ChatGPT. Dr. Gottumukkala, an India-born American technology executive, was appointed acting director of CISA in May 2025 under President Donald Trump’s administration.