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DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers
Discussion Points
- The potential consequences of private individuals or entities modifying the code of a software designed by the Defense Department, especially one with implications for national security and public safety.r
- The ethics of using software intended for mass firings of federal workers for personal gain or financial motivations, such as those associated with DOGE.r
- The regulation and oversight needed to prevent similar incidents in the future, particularly when it involves the intersection of private interests and government-developed technology.
Summary
Operatives allegedly linked to Elon Musk's DOGE have been modifying the code of AutoRIF, a software designed by the Defense Department to facilitate mass firings of federal workers. This raises significant concerns about the potential for misuse of this technology and the need foobust regulation and oversight to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The motivations behind such actions, particularly those driven by personal gain or financial interests, are also warranting scrutiny.
Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRE...
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