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‘Big Balls’ Resigns Amid Cybercrime Concerns at DOGE

6/25/2025

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Edward Coristine, 19, nicknamed "Big Balls," stepped down from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after Elon Musk's exit. Once at Neuralink, he managed job cuts and championed AI initiatives. However, his history of cybercrime and ties to hacker groups have sparked serious worries about his conduct in office.

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Edward Coristine, 19, nicknamed "Big Balls," stepped down from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after Elon Musk's exit. Once at Neuralink, he managed job cuts and championed AI initiatives. However, his history of cybercrime and ties to hacker groups have sparked serious worries about his conduct in office.