NHTSA's Self-Driving Safety Team 'Disproportionately Affected' by Musk's DOGE Cuts, Raising Safety Questions
Recent job cuts initiated by Elon Musk's DOGE reportedly hit NHTSA's crucial self-driving safety division hard.
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NHTSA's Self-Driving Safety Team 'Disproportionately Affected' by Musk's DOGE Cuts, Raising Safety Questions
The landscape of autonomous vehicle development is complex, requiring robust regulatory oversight to ensure public safety. However, recent developments raise concerns about the capacity of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to effectively monitor this rapidly evolving technology. News emerged today, based on reporting from The Financial Times, that job cuts implemented under Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) initiative have significantly impacted NHTSA's team dedicated to vehicle automation safety. Image Credits:Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Musk's 'DOGE' Initiative Leads to NHTSA Staff Reductions Back in February, the DOGE initiative resulted in layoffs at NHTSA, affecting approximately 30 employees in total. While efficiency in government is a laudable goal, the reported concentration of these cuts within a critical safety division warrants closer examination. Sources suggest a potential reason for this concent…
