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Judge rules DOGE used ChatGPT in a way that was both dumb and illegal https://www.theverge.com/policy/927071/doge-chatgpt-grants-canceled
A judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) violated regulations by using ChatGPT to process grant applications in an unauthorized manner, determining the practice was both incom
A judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) violated regulations by using ChatGPT to process grant applications in an unauthorized manner, determining the practice was both incompetent and illegal. The ruling resulted in the cancellation of grants that had been processed through this improper use of the AI system. This case highlights legal and procedural concerns around government agencies' adoption of generative AI tools without proper oversight or authorization.
Source: Gary Marcus (X) | 2026-05-08