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Dusk To Don :raccoon:

There’s [intentionally] so much to keep track of right now as #DOGE et al flood the zone with shit.

I’ve enjoyed chuckling at the doge-bags’ foolish / impossible shenanigans, like the rewriting of the Social Security database.

However, this wise commenter reminds us of the over-arching goal:

> The point of this isn't to rewrite SSA, it's to funnel SSA through Musk's burgeoning American WeChat and, as a stretch goal, break SSA so badly that they can just do away with it entirely.

> We need to stop sanewashing and positing that these twerps' intent is something noble but their methods are misguided.

> They aren't.

> They want to break the state and make money on the pieces. Everything else is window dressing.

Hat tip to @arstechnica for all of your great reporting.

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

Computer display showing COBOL code
Ars Technica · What could possibly go wrong? DOGE to rapidly rebuild Social Security codebase.By WIRED
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Axel Gutmann

@GossiTheDog

I asked #Grok: "What are the chances of success for Elon Musk's / DOGE's plan of rewriting (in two month's time) the SSA's COBOL codebase using AI?"

"[…] the chances of success […] are extremely low, likely in the single-digit percentage range (e.g., 5-10% at best).
This estimate assumes DOGE has exceptional resources and AI capabilities beyond what’s publicly known […] The stakes are high, and the margin for error is razor-thin."
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Given these factors, the chances of success—defined as a fully functional, error-free replacement within two months—are extremely low, likely in the single-digit percentage range (e.g., 5-10% at best). This estimate assumes DOGE has exceptional resources and AI capabilities beyond what’s publicly known, but it’s tempered by the sheer complexity, the need for precision, and the lack of a realistic testing window. A more probable outcome is partial progress with significant disruptions, potentially requiring rollback or years of fixes post-launch. The stakes are high, and the margin for error is razor-thin.
#Musk#DOGE#SSA
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Gina Intheburg 🇺🇦 🌻 🥥🌴

#DOGE plans to rebuild #SSA's antiquated #COBOL code base in months instead of the years it'd take to do it safely, risking benefits & system collapse.

But, hey, when did Musk/Trump/DOGE ever give a crap about doing anything safely? Or right?

#SocialSecurity

wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-s

WIRED · DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase in Months, Risking Benefits and System CollapseBy Makena Kelly
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st1nger :unverified: 🏴‍☠️ :linux: :freebsd:

Elon Musk has appointed a team of technologists from #DOGE to "rewrite the code that runs the #SSA in months." This codebase has over 60 million lines of #COBOL and handles record keeping for all American workers and #payments for all Social Security recipients. DOGE aims to migrate all SSA systems off COBOL ... and onto a more modern replacement like #Java within a scheduled tight timeframe of a few months. After all, what could possibly go wrong? wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-s

WIRED · DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase in Months, Risking Benefits and System CollapseBy Makena Kelly
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Farhad

Who remember Y2K nightmare?

This will dwarf the horror and cost of the system changes for Americans.

Are people really that stupid to think that such system can be changed by a bunch of 20 something arrogant morons?

#US#Software#SSA
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Flipboard Tech Desk

DOGE is putting together a team to migrate the Social Security Administration’s computer systems entirely off one of the oldest programming languages in a matter of months, potentially putting the integrity of the system—and the benefits on which tens of millions of Americans rely—at risk. Read more at @WIRED (subscription may be required). #SocialSecurity #DOGE #ElonMusk #SSA #COBOL #Tech #Technology flip.it/98qM1j

WIRED · DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase in Months, Risking Benefits and System CollapseBy Makena Kelly
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Greengordon

@GottaLaff

As a retired IT PM, I can confidently say this will end in disaster. First, why break something that's working? Because arrogant tech bros who think they known it all, that's literally the only reason. (Also, they don't care if it breaks.)

"DOGE is starting to put together a team to migrate the SSA's computer systems entirely off one of its oldest programming languages in a matter of months"

#uspol#cobol#DOGE
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