Hacker News with Generative AI: Veterans Affairs

DOGE's AI Push at the Department of Veterans Affairs (wired.com)
Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been clear about its plans to fire tens of thousands of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs. New WIRED reporting sheds light on the specific DOGE operatives at the VA and the ways they’re trying to infiltrate and drastically change the agency.
Artificial Intelligence, Government, Veterans Affairs
27 points by danhon 21 days ago | 7 comments
Leaked VA memo calls for up to 83,000 layoffs to reduce workforce to 2019 levels (govexec.com)
The Veterans Affairs Department is planning to lay off tens of thousands of employees throughout its organization later this year, according to an internal memorandum distributed to top staff on Tuesday.
Government, Layoffs, Veterans Affairs
67 points by araes 52 days ago | 118 comments
Veterans Affairs Official Issues Stark Warning About Musk's 'Absolute Chaos' (msn.com)
A Veterans Affairs (VA) official has raised alarm over the sweeping cuts and restructuring efforts led by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Veterans Affairs, Elon Musk, Government Efficiency, Politics
11 points by actionfromafar 59 days ago | 0 comments