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

The Verge · May 8, 2026, 6:02 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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 Mc Mahon cites DOGE's process for eliminating grants, which involved using Chat GPT to determine if something is related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The ruling, which stems from a 2025 lawsuit filed by humanities groups, says "it could not be more obvious that DOGE used the mere presence of particular, protected characteristics to disqualify grants from continued funding" from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Judge McMah … Read the full story at The Verge.

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