Okay... we feel like we say this every week but *a lot* of stuff happened. Let's break it down, starting with @brbarrett.bsky.social on why the DOGE takeover is worse than you think... (sorry, but you gotta read this one.)
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And on that note, this week, WIRED learned that 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.
And this happened... (sorry for the potential NSFW AI-generated feet content here.)
Dig deeper into who is facilitating Elon Musk's ambitions to dismantle key parts of the government and you'll find the Millers, a Trumpworld power couple that have become Musk's guides to life in Washington, sources tell WIRED. An inside look from @jakelahut.writes.news
Shifting gears just a little bit, here's WIRED's investigation into the Zizians. A handful of gifted young tech people set out to save the world. For years, WIRED has been tracking each twist and turn of their alleged descent into mayhem and death.
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And finally, your boss wants you back in the office. And when you get back, get ready for next level surveillance tools that experts say will now be able to watch your every move.
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Oh wait! In case you're wondering what the plan is going forward on Elon Musk and politics coverage... hear it straight from our Global Editorial Director @katie-drummond.bsky.social:
I had the privilege of talking to @apnews.com about WIRED's Elon Musk and politics coverage. Most important thing: We're not slowing down, we're not stopping, and we're going to cover this story, relentlessly, for as long as we need to. apnews.com/article/elon...