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Elon Musk's AI Plan Sparks Concerns Over Democracy

2/15/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is set to introduce AI into federal services, promising cost savings but sparking fears of diminished democratic oversight. Critics argue that replacing human workers with AI could lead to unchecked executive power, raising urgent questions about governance and accountability in the U.S. government.

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is set to introduce AI into federal services, promising cost savings but sparking fears of diminished democratic oversight. Critics argue that replacing human workers with AI could lead to unchecked executive power, raising urgent questions about governance and accountability in the U.S. government.