Reuters reports that the DOGE agency is using AI to monitor the chats, emails, and other communications of government officials to see if there are any negative criticisms or mentions of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The DOGE agency heavily relies on Musk’s Grok chatbot as a tool to dismiss government employees. However, the specifics of Grok’s usage in other areas remain unclear.
The report reveals that DOGE has started using AI to monitor the Energy Conservation Agency (EPA), leading to EPA managers warning employees to be cautious with their words, writings, and actions if they wish to avoid issues with DOGE. Additionally, DOGE uses Signal for communication, causing concerns about accurate record-keeping compliance due to the ability to automatically delete messages. Furthermore, the use of Google Docs for official document editing may bypass the usual document verification process as multiple individuals can edit simultaneously.
Regarding the white house, DOGE, and Elon Musk have not commented on the matter yet. Various parties, such as ethicists and state watchdog organizations, demand more transparency from DOGE, suggesting that it may be exploited for political gain. Recently, a judge has ordered DOGE to provide documents related to its operations to the state watchdog organization, but as of now, there has been no response from DOGE.
TLDR: DOGE agency uses AI to monitor government officials’ communications for negative mentions of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Concerns raised about transparency and potential political exploitation. DOGE ordered to provide operational documents but has not responded yet.
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