DOGE Used Flawed AI to ‘Munch’ VA Contracts, Report Says


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  • A flawed AI tool developed by the Department of Government Efficiency led to the cancellation of hundreds of vital contracts within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • The AI’s limitations included vague definitions and insufficient understanding of complex tasks, resulting in critical contracts being mistakenly flagged.
  • Veteran affairs advocates raised concerns over the impact of contract cancellations on essential services, prompting the VA to revise the number of contracts affected.

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