The DOGE Group (Department of Government Efficiency) backed by Elon Musk has sparked controversy by expanding the use of AI Grok (from Musk's company xAI) in U.S. government agencies. This raises concerns about conflicts of interest and violations of privacy.
According to Reuters, DOGE has deployed a customized version of Grok to analyze government data without official approval, potentially violating security laws. Grok is suspected of accessing sensitive databases, raising concerns about data leaks and unauthorized surveillance.
Additionally, DOGE has encouraged the use of Grok in the Department of Homeland Security even though it has not been approved. Experts warn that this action could help Musk access non-public federal information, violating ethical guidelines.
The xAI website states that users may be monitored for business purposes, further raising concerns about privacy. Musk claims that DOGE is merely an advisory group, not a regulatory agency, but the uncontrolled deployment of Grok is under investigation.
