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GAO Probes Musk's DOGE Amid Security Concerns

5/3/2025

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The US Government Accountability Office is scrutinizing Elon Musk's cost-cutting unit, DOGE, amid worries about its access to sensitive government systems. House Democrats are pressing for Musk's financial disclosures and security clearance documents, highlighting potential conflicts of interest. Compounding the issue, a leaked API key from Musk's xAI has unveiled private AI models, intensifying security fears.

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The US Government Accountability Office is scrutinizing Elon Musk's cost-cutting unit, DOGE, amid worries about its access to sensitive government systems. House Democrats are pressing for Musk's financial disclosures and security clearance documents, highlighting potential conflicts of interest. Compounding the issue, a leaked API key from Musk's xAI has unveiled private AI models, intensifying security fears.