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And on that note, this week, WIRED learned that operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers.

wired.comDOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government WorkersOperatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.
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Dig deeper into who is facilitating Elon Musk's ambitions to dismantle key parts of the government and you'll find the Millers, a Trumpworld power couple that have become Musk's guides to life in Washington, sources tell WIRED. An inside look from @jakelahut.writes.news

wired.comElon Musk’s Takeover Is Being Aided by a Trumpworld Power CoupleStephen and Katie Miller—he's “the prime minister,” sources say; she’s DOGE’s comms guru—liaise between the White House and Elon Musk, and are centrally involved as he tears the government apart.
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Shifting gears just a little bit, here's WIRED's investigation into the Zizians. A handful of gifted young tech people set out to save the world. For years, WIRED has been tracking each twist and turn of their alleged descent into mayhem and death.

wired.comThe Delirious, Violent, Impossible True Story of the ZiziansA handful of gifted young tech people set out to save the world. For years, WIRED has been tracking each twist and turn of their alleged descent into mayhem and death.
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And finally, your boss wants you back in the office. And when you get back, get ready for next level surveillance tools that experts say will now be able to watch your every move.

wired.comYour Boss Wants You Back in the Office. This Surveillance Tech Could Be Waiting for YouWarehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it’s finally coming for the American office worker.

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Oh wait! In case you're wondering what the plan is going forward on Elon Musk and politics coverage... hear it straight from our Global Editorial Director @katie-drummond.bsky.social:

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I had the privilege of talking to @apnews.com about WIRED's Elon Musk and politics coverage. Most important thing: We're not slowing down, we're not stopping, and we're going to cover this story, relentlessly, for as long as we need to. apnews.com/article/elon...

apnews.comNot known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's teamThe tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over.
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Every worker keystroke was already surveilled by the 1990's. This is just more high-tech fascism. Time to arrest all US billionaires (the ones who always drive fascism in history) and time for nationwide general labor strikes with an enormous, detailed, diverse list of demands.