Department of Government Efficiency Unveils AI-Powered 'Ministerbot' to Automate Policy Decisions by 2030
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark move that could redefine bureaucracy, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced today the pilot launch of "Ministerbot," a generative AI system designed to draft and propose federal regulations without human input, cutting policy-making time from months to minutes. The initiative, set to roll out across three agencies by 2026, promises to save taxpayers $4.7 billion annually in administrative costs. Critics warn it could replace 200,000 civil service jobs by 2033, sparking debates on accountability. DOGE claims Ministerbot will undergo transparent audit trails, but civil rights groups are already filing suit, alleging algorithmic bias. This shift is expected to trigger a global race for autonomous governance, with Japan and Estonia considering similar models. As one DOGE official put it, "Efficiency isn't just about speed—it's about ensuring the government works for the people, not the paperwork."