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Musk's DOGE Initiative: Young Engineers Save $1 Billion

2/5/2025

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Elon Musk's ambitious DOGE initiative seeks to slash government waste by enlisting a fresh wave of young software engineers, aged 19-24, to revamp federal technology. With six engineers on board, Musk proudly asserts that DOGE has already saved over $1 billion. However, critics voice concerns about its authority and potential security risks.

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Elon Musk's ambitious DOGE initiative seeks to slash government waste by enlisting a fresh wave of young software engineers, aged 19-24, to revamp federal technology. With six engineers on board, Musk proudly asserts that DOGE has already saved over $1 billion. However, critics voice concerns about its authority and potential security risks.