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Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

The Department of Government Efficiency is a U.S. federal agency established in 2025 to improve operational performance and reduce waste across government institutions. Based in Washington, D.C., it focuses on streamlining bureaucracy, cutting costs, and modernizing public-sector technology.

Palantir’s Controversial AI Plans Trigger Big Brother Fears, Thrill Investors

January 17, 2026June 2, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Trump in Eagle Eye

Palantir Technologies has reportedly been tapped by the Trump administration to build a sweeping federal data platform that pulls together sensitive information about US citizens from across government agencies.

Tesla’s Optimus Robot Hits Human-Level Learning Milestone

November 2, 2025May 22, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Tesla Bot Upgraded

Tesla says its flagship humanoid robot is learning more like a real human every day.

Trade War Undermines Tesla Bot as Rival XPeng Flexes IRON

January 17, 2026April 24, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Tesla Optimus and XPeng Iron Humanoid Robots

Tesla has acknowledged that evolving trade policies and rising tariffs are creating uncertainty and affecting its global supply chain.

Elon Musk Plans ‘Legion’ of Tesla Bots as DOGE Backlash Stresses Investors

November 2, 2025March 21, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Tesla Optimus backlash

Tesla just updated its shareholders on its progress bringing its Optimus humanoid robot to market, seeking to calm nerves amid controversy.

Tesla Optimus Models with Kim Kardashian, Prepares for Mars

November 3, 2025March 16, 2025 by Mike Kalil

SpaceX plans to send a Tesla Optimus humanoid robot to Mars next year, according to Elon Musk.

OpenAI Goes to War with Anduril in New Partner to Bolster AI Drone Air Defense

May 9, 2026December 5, 2024 by Mike Kalil
OpenAI and Anduril Partnership

OpenAI is taking its biggest step into defense tech yet, partnering with Anduril Industries, which makes autonomous defense systems like drones, surveillance towers, and robotic vehicles.

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