Through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk might be implementing his plan to integrate artificial intelligence into public sector operations. The General Services Administration (GSA) receives potential insights about AI-driven restructuring through GitHub posts from Jordan Wick, who works for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Wick posted code for tools on GitHub that correspond to DOGE’s stated objectives during February. The tool enables automatic Twitter DM download, which could help retrieve government employee digital records from the past. A tool retrieves organizational chart data from government agencies to obtain employee satisfaction ratings, union status information, and position mandate status. The AI system would receive these datasets to perform workforce evaluations and restructuring and potential downsizing operations.
A source from the GSA believed these tools could function as an automated system for AI-based federal employee assessment and termination processes. The media spotlight led Wick to make his GitHub profile private. The company DOGE has not provided any comment regarding this matter.
The background of Wick indicates his commitment to using artificial intelligence for modernizing government information technology systems. Wick obtained his degree from MIT after working at Waymo and creating Accelerate SF, which focuses on AI-powered government service development. The company underwent a name change to AccelerateX in 2024 to pursue federal contracts, which would enable AI usage for automation tasks as well as policy interpretation and cost reduction.
The implementation of AI within government systems faces obstacles because of existing infrastructure that needs modernization. The mission-critical COBOL-based Social Security databases operate as legacy systems that pose a threat to vital services if they experience disruptions. The successful implementation of AI initiatives through DOGE requires Musk to find equilibrium between innovation and stability to prevent unwanted results.