Trump’s Tax Bill, Harvard’s Student Ban, & Musk’s AI: This Week in Politics


  • Harvard’s International Enrollment Revoked: The Trump administration terminated Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, affecting current students and sparking legal disputes over allegations of violence and antisemitism.

  • Warren Critiques Trump’s Tax Bill: Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned President Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax package, highlighting the negative impact on healthcare for millions while benefiting wealthy individuals.

  • Tax Bill Passes House: The U.S. House narrowly approved Trump’s tax-and-spending package, now awaiting Senate approval as part of the legislative agenda before the July 4 recess.

  • Reductions in NSC Staff: The White House National Security Council underwent significant staff cuts, impacting personnel responsible for critical geopolitical issues.

  • Musk’s AI in Government: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is being utilized within U.S. government agencies to enhance federal operations, developed by his company xAI under the new Department of Government Efficiency.

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Musk’s Grok AI in US Govt Raises Privacy, Ethics Issues


  • Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is being used within the US federal government, raising concerns about privacy breaches and ethical issues.
  • The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is deploying a customized version of Grok without full agency authorization or adherence to standard procurement procedures.
  • There are allegations that DOGE encouraged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adopt Grok despite its lack of formal approval, leading to claims of potential violations of federal privacy laws.
  • Experts warn Grok’s use could breach the Privacy Act of 1974 if it processes sensitive government data, potentially violating citizens’ rights.
  • Musk’s dual role as a government employee and leader of a private AI firm raises conflict of interest concerns, blurring lines between public service and private gain.

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Musk’s DOGE Uses Meta AI to Review Federal Emails


  • DOGE has introduced various AI tools at government agencies in recent months.
  • The US Army utilizes CamoGPT to remove DEI-related language from training materials.
  • The General Services Administration launched "GSAi," a chatbot for enhancing agency productivity.
  • The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) accessed AutoRIF software for potential mass firings.
  • These tools aim to streamline processes and manage workforce issues within federal agencies.

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