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Elon Musk's computer coup

2025/2/7
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Elon Musk's Doge group gained significant access to federal government systems, causing concern and sparking debate about a potential takeover. The situation involves unclear access levels, information breaches, and potential constitutional violations. The discussion highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in government.
  • Elon Musk's Doge group gained significant access to federal government systems.
  • Concerns raised about a potential government takeover.
  • Access to sensitive information and potential constitutional violations.
  • Debate about transparency and accountability in government.

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Nilay, David, and Richard Lawler take on a big week in confusing news stories. First, they talk through the latest from Elon Musk's DOGE, which is running rampant through government computer systems with little pushback. Then they explain the latest on the US government's tariff strategy, and the mass confusion it's causing across tech. Then they pivot away from politics and talk about streaming: the Super Bowl coming to Tubi, the deeply confusing forthcoming Fox streaming service, whatever Comcast is doing this year, and more. Finally, in the lightning round, they talk about Sonos's streaming box, Brendan Carr's latest assaults on free speech, OpenAI's "new" logo, and more.

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