Trump Administration Deploys AI to Scan Federal Employees' Communications

Apr 10, 2025
Fortune
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Summary

In a controversial move raising concerns over free speech and political bias, the Trump administration is deploying AI technology to scan federal employees' communications for anti-Trump sentiment, with potential disciplinary actions for those found critical of the president.

Key Points

  • The Trump administration is using AI to monitor federal employees' communications for anti-Trump sentiment
  • The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency has rolled out the AI monitoring at agencies like the EPA
  • Firing or reassigning workers based on their political views about Trump would be against the law

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