Elon Musk criticizes US government computer systems, suggests using blockchain technology
According to Cointelegraph, Elon Musk recently criticized the U.S. government’s computer system on X.com, saying that its software and equipment are outdated, making it impossible to verify whether payments are fraudulent or wasted.
Musk noted that the U.S. government spends too much on software for ineffective results, which he attributes to a lack of accountability in a sprawling bureaucracy rather than deliberate mismanagement.
Musk also mentioned that the equipment used by the IRS is allegedly decades old, showing the United States' failure to maintain and update critical infrastructure.
Musk has suggested using blockchain technology to increase government transparency and accountability by ensuring a permanent record of every transaction. The Trump administration has said it wants to become a global leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
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