Fired by DOGE and Sick With Cancer
Briefly

Anne Romatowski noticed a bump near her collarbone before a scheduled mammogram, reflecting her worries about health amid job instability caused by political changes. With Donald Trump back in office and targeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Romatowski faced job loss just days after a wave of layoffs hit the agency, which she worked for on consumer protection issues. The CFPB, important for shielding taxpayers from scams and financial exploitation, was under threat. Her expertise in AI involved countering criminal tactics that exploited vulnerable demographics, highlighting the bureau's vital role in safeguarding consumers.
The CFPB shielded taxpayers from romance scams, Ponzi schemes, excessive fees, unbreakable contracts, and confiscatory interest rates, playing a critical role in consumer protection.
Romatowski specialized in artificial intelligence, studying how criminals exploited technology against vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and disadvantaged communities.
Read at The Atlantic
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