The Verge - Apple May 8, 2026

DOGE used ChatGPT in a way that was both dumb and illegal, judge rules

The Department of Government Efficiency's cancellation of over $100 million in grants was unconstitutional, according to a ruling on Thursday. In the 143-page decision, US District Judge Colleen McMahon cites DOGE's process for eliminating grants, which involved using ChatGPT to determine if somethi…

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