Dozens resign from Elon Musk’s DOGE over security risks, citing concerns about using AI to assess government jobs.
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Dozens of employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have resigned over concerns about security and ethics. Experts warn about the risks of unqualified staff and the implications of Musk’s management style on government operations.
Dozens of employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have resigned, citing concerns about security and ethics related to their work.
A total of 21 civil servants stated they would not compromise sensitive American data or dismantle critical public services.
Musk dismissed their resignations as “fake news,” claiming they were political holdovers and suggesting they would have been terminated otherwise.
The resigning staff expressed their commitment to public service and explained concerns about inexperienced individuals being appointed to key roles.
According to reports, DOGE has implemented AI systems to evaluate the necessity of government jobs based on employee performance summaries.
The resigning employees criticised the security risks posed by unqualified staff members involved in the evaluation process.
Experts have raised alarms regarding the potential repercussions of Musk’s management style and the politicization of the civil service.
