On January 20, an executive order transformed the U.S. Digital Service into the United States DOGE Service, resulting in staff departures and the formation of We the Builders. Led by former USDS member Kate Green, this organization aims to support federal workers and advocate for effective technology use in government. Their website critiques recent governmental technology mismanagement under the Trump administration and highlights the former USDS team's contributions. DOGE has faced scrutiny over its data practices and ongoing technology failures, as noted by Elon Musk's statements on fixing dysfunctional systems.
"If they really wanted to know how to use technology to build a more efficient country, they would ask us. But they haven't. They are destroyers. We are the builders."
"What we have here are a bunch of failing computer systems that are preventing people from receiving their benefits, that are preventing research from happening... and we're fixing it."
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