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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bruce Golding

Elon Musk’s former DOGE employees working on AI passport renewal and tax-filing website

  • Former members of Elon Musk 's Department of Government Efficiency are developing America.gov, an artificial intelligence-powered federal services website .
  • Scheduled to launch by late September, the site will feature a chatbot interface to help users file tax returns and renew passports .
  • Trump administration officials hope the portal will serve as a key talking point for Republican congressional candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.
  • America.gov's tax feature is intended to replace the Biden administration's Direct File program, which was canceled by the Trump administration in November 2025.
  • Experts have raised concerns about relying on AI for complex tax processes, warning it could erode public trust if issues arise.

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