The Take What did Elon Musk get from DOGE – and what’s next?
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Jun 2, 2025 Matt Binder, a tech reporter and writer of Disruptionist, discusses Elon Musk's controversial departure from government roles and the implications for his ventures. They delve into the disruptive effects of DOGE on federal oversight and funding. Binder highlights the risks of consolidating federal data and the emotional aspects of personal finance tied to data privacy. The conversation also critiques Musk's conflicts of interest amid his government projects and the downturns faced by his companies, urging a need for accountability in tech governance.
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Overstated and Misunderstood Cuts
- Doge announced large federal spending cuts, but investigations often revealed minimal or no actual cuts.
- Some data like Social Security ages were misunderstood, causing exaggerated claims of fraud savings.
Questionable Doge Staff Hires
- Musk's Doge people included questionable hires with hacker and racist backgrounds.
- This raises concerns about data privacy and misuse of sensitive government information.
Risk of Data Misuse and Fast Failures
- Doge used Musk's AI Grok for data analysis, raising fears of private data misuse.
- Government's "move fast and break things" approach can harm vulnerable people relying on services.