Musk’s DOGE Slashes Funding to Fight Deepfakes, Misinformation

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is slashing about $135 million in funding for research grants from the National Science Foundation, a key federal agency supporting artificial intelligence development, according to people familiar with the matter and an internal document viewed by Bloomberg News.

The cuts impact dozens of active grants, including several programs focused on combating misinformation and AI deepfakes, according to the document. The move came after three members of DOGE began scrutinizing programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion last week, said the people, who asked not to be identified for fear of retaliation. DOGE isn’t an official government department, but is part of the White House’s push to cut government spending.