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DOGE Is Gutting the US Digital Service w/ Kate Green and Milo | Tech Won't Save Us

Mar 27, 2025
Kate Green, a former U.S. Digital Service engineer, joins Milo to critically examine how Elon Musk’s DOGE is shaping the U.S. Digital Service, turning it into the U.S. Doge Service. They discuss the implications this has for government service delivery and the importance of prioritizing public good over profit. The conversation highlights technological innovations like the IRS DirectFile and the challenges of ensuring user accessibility. They also address urgent data privacy concerns and the need for government accountability in handling sensitive information.
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