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Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Sparks Data Privacy Concerns

5/8/2025

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Dr. Casey Means, Trump's Surgeon General nominee, co-founded Levels, a health-tracking startup with Sam Corcos, a prominent figure in the DOGE movement. Backed by a16z, Levels seeks to consolidate taxpayer data, sparking serious security worries. Meanwhile, Corcos is spearheading initiatives to optimize the federal workforce under Elon Musk's ambitious DOGE project.

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Dr. Casey Means, Trump's Surgeon General nominee, co-founded Levels, a health-tracking startup with Sam Corcos, a prominent figure in the DOGE movement. Backed by a16z, Levels seeks to consolidate taxpayer data, sparking serious security worries. Meanwhile, Corcos is spearheading initiatives to optimize the federal workforce under Elon Musk's ambitious DOGE project.