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Young techies underpin Musk's drive to slash size of US government


Published on 2025-02-05 17:02:38 - MSN
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  • Elon Musk is relying on a coterie of young engineers with little government experience in his takeover of the U.S. Federal government infrastructure. Here are some details about three of them. A spokeswoman for the U.

Elon Musk's initiative to reduce the size of the U.S. government is being supported by a group of young tech enthusiasts, often referred to as "young techies." These individuals, primarily from Silicon Valley, are motivated by Musk's vision of a more efficient government through technological innovation. They are working on various projects aimed at automating government processes, reducing bureaucratic overhead, and implementing AI and other tech solutions to streamline operations. This movement is part of a broader push towards what Musk describes as a "technocracy," where technology experts play a significant role in governance. Critics, however, express concerns about the potential for reduced democratic oversight and the complexities of applying tech solutions to nuanced governmental functions.

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