Overview

• Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly utilizing a customized version of his Grok AI chatbot to analyze federal data, even though it has not been formally approved for use in government operations.
• Privacy and legal experts warn that Grok’s deployment could compromise sensitive federal data and pose significant risks, including potential breaches and misuse of personal information.
• DOGE staff allegedly encouraged Department of Homeland Security officials to adopt Grok despite the lack of formal approval, though DHS denies any pressure to use the tool.
• Critics highlight conflicts of interest, suggesting that Musk and his company xAI could financially benefit from Grok’s use within federal agencies, raising ethical concerns.
• Musk has announced plans to reduce his involvement with DOGE to one or two days per week, but asserts that the department’s AI-driven agenda will continue beyond his tenure.