Trump Administration's AI Push and Cost-Cutting Measures Threaten Federal Services

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is implementing sweeping changes, including AI deployment and workforce reductions, raising concerns over Social Security and other federal programs.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is testing a generative AI chatbot, 'GSA Chat,' intended to automate federal tasks, with plans to expand its use across government agencies.
Critics argue that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is accelerating AI deployment without adequate safeguards, risking errors, bias, and data privacy violations.
Mass layoffs and office closures at the Social Security Administration (SSA) threaten to disrupt benefits for 73 million Americans, with experts warning of delays and operational failures.
Former SSA officials and whistleblowers allege DOGE's actions are based on misconceptions about fraud and lack proper vetting, raising concerns over data security and decision-making.
Democratic lawmakers are introducing bills to block DOGE's access to sensitive data and halt SSA office closures, while Republicans face pressure over their support for the measures.