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Elon Musk's new job will bring tech 'disruption' to the US government - and history says it won't be pretty


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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, December 8th 2024 at 5:01 GMT by Cyprus Mail   Print publication without navigation

  • By Hallam Stevens On November 12, United States president-elect Donald Trump announced he would appoint Elon Musk, the world's richest man, to lead a newly constituted Department of Government Efficiency alongside fellow tech billionaire and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

Elon Musk has been appointed to a new role within the U.S. government, aiming to introduce technological disruption, according to an article by the Cyprus Mail dated December 8, 2024. The piece discusses the potential implications of Musk's involvement, suggesting that his track record of innovation and disruption in the private sector could lead to significant changes in government operations. However, it also warns that historical precedents of tech moguls influencing government functions have often resulted in mixed outcomes, with potential for both groundbreaking advancements and significant challenges. The article highlights concerns about privacy, security, and the alignment of Musk's business interests with public welfare, referencing past instances where tech interventions in government led to unforeseen complications.

Read the Full Cyprus Mail Article at:
[ https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/12/08/elon-musks-new-job-will-bring-tech-disruption-to-the-us-government-and-history-says-it-wont-be-pretty/ ]

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