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Are Elon Musk and DOGE looking at your personal tax data?

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Chaos in Government and Tech Integration

This chapter explores the tumultuous impact of rapid decision-making in government agencies, particularly focusing on a software engineer's unexpected arrival at the IRS amid ongoing layoffs. It highlights the challenges associated with accessing sensitive data, the consolidation of power, and the resulting confusion in essential operations, especially in the context of national security. The discussion brings attention to the implications of hasty reforms and modernizations in federal agencies, raising questions about efficiency and governance amidst economic pressures.

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