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DOGE Bro's Grant Review Process Was Literally Just Asking ChatGPT 'Is This DEI?'
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Federal grants were terminated by inexperienced individuals based on ChatGPT's assessment of their relation to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in under 120 characters. This practice has been criticized as "arbitrary and capricious" in a proposed amended complaint from the Authors Guild against the US government.
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- Praise: The use of AI in grant reviews could streamline the process, making it simpler, cheaper, and faster, which is beneficial for resource allocation.
- Concern: Relying on AI to determine funding based on DEI criteria raises concerns about the model's understanding of complex social issues, which may lead to inappropriate funding decisions.
- Concern: There is skepticism about AI's ability to accurately interpret nuanced concepts like DEI, suggesting that it may not be a reliable tool for critical funding decisions.