DOGE is feeding sensitive federal data into AI to target cuts

Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service is using artificial intelligence at the Department of Education to identify potential spending cuts.

The team has accessed sensitive financial and personal data, including information on grant managers. This process aims to drastically reduce the department's size and functions, furthering a push to eliminate it. They utilize Microsoft’s Azure for analyzing all financial disbursements, including contracts and grants.

Though Musk advocates for AI's efficiency, using sensitive data poses risks of leaks and errors. The DOGE team claims that their activities are legitimate and that they hold the necessary clearances. However, this approach contrasts with the Biden administration’s standards for AI use, which emphasized privacy protection.