The article discusses Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) working on new software named AutoRIF, aimed at facilitating mass firings of federal employees. Developed initially by the Department of Defense, the software has undergone multiple updates. Internal documents reveal that DOGE has accessed and modified AutoRIF's code, potentially leading to quicker mass layoffs through automation. Currently, firings are done manually, primarily targeting probationary employees. Employees are anxious about the prospect of expeditious terminations as DOGE integrates AI enhancements into the existing system.
Musk's engineers are working on AutoRIF, a software to expedite mass federal worker firings, potentially increasing the pace of large-scale layoffs.
The software AutoRIF has a history of use in workforce reductions, with DOGE operatives accessing and editing its code through OPM's GitHub.
Current firings are manual; however, with AutoRIF and AI enhancements, fears grow among employees about faster and larger-scale terminations.
Changes to AutoRIF appear to be driven by Musk associates, including Riccardo Biasini, indicating a modernization or expansion of the existing system.
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