Musk's DOGE Plans AI Assessment for Federal Worker Job Justifications

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently mandated that federal employees submit five bullet points detailing their weekly accomplishments, which has led to widespread confusion among the workforce. The directive, aligned with Musk's and President Trump's strategy to reduce the federal workforce, raises concerns as reports suggest that responses may be evaluated using an AI system to assess job necessity. Many federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and the State Department, advised their employees not to respond to the email, citing the sensitivity of their roles, while Musk claimed the request was merely a 'pulse check' on employee engagement. The email did not explicitly mention any consequences for non-compliance, despite Musk's earlier tweet implying that non-responses would be treated as resignations. Critics, including lawmakers, have condemned the initiative as reckless and potentially illegal, questioning the legality of dismissing employees based solely on their email replies. This situation has sparked significant debate over Musk's influence in government operations and the ethical implications of such measures.