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EX-DOGE STAFFERS LAUNCH AI WASTE-CUTTING VENTURE

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TUE, JUN 2, 2026

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Two former Department of Government Efficiency staffers have launched a new company to acquire businesses and slash operational waste using artificial intelligence, extending DOGE's cost-cutting playbook to the private sector.

The ex-DOGE employees are backing the venture with support from Musk allies, applying efficiency strategies developed during the government efficiency initiative to commercial enterprises. The startup's model focuses on identifying and eliminating waste through AI implementation across acquired companies. This approach mirrors the cost-reduction tactics promoted during DOGE's tenure, which emphasized streamlining government spending. The venture represents an expansion of efficiency-focused operations beyond government into private business. Former government staffers have increasingly moved into the private sector to commercialize approaches tested in public service. The backing from Musk-aligned investors signals confidence in applying AI-driven efficiency models to business optimization. The strategy targets companies where operational improvements could yield significant savings and profitability gains. This effort reflects broader trends of ex-government officials launching ventures that commercialize public sector methodologies, particularly in areas involving technology-driven cost reduction and operational efficiency.

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