DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers

Wired
By Makena KellyFeb 25, 2025, 12:02 pm192 ptsTrending
Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.

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