4 ps philippines requirements Dating Don't miss out on the headlines from Dating. Followed categories will be added to My News. Creating a thumb-stopping dating profile can be hard enough, but what happens when you actually get a match? You then have to craft the perfect opening line and be charming enough to secure a date, which can often lead to overthinking, decision paralysis, and inevitably sending screenshots of messages to your friends in your group chat. This desire to stand out among countless matches has led people to take a rather creative approach as of late and turn to AI to help them in their dating lives. It’s something which is proving popular, yet naturally controversial. Singles have been using it for everything from crafting clever bios to analysing message exchanges – turning technology into a modern-day Cupid, albeit a digital one. For Sydney local Caitlin Morris, who has been single for a year, AI has become an unexpected ally in the often draining experience of dating apps. “I’ve used it in a few ways — from crafting an engaging profile that appeals to the type of person I want to attract, to asking ChatGPT to give feedback on my photos and whether they show me in the way I want to be seen online,” she said. A Sydney woman, Caitlin Morris, says she uses AI to improve her dating profile. Picture: Supplied Ms Morris’ decision to turn to AI wasn’t random, as she already used it at work. “I use it all the time for tasks like customer service and improving communication, so it seemed natural to use it for something similar in my dating life,” she explained. “Creating a dating profile can feel hard since you want to come across as funny, engaging, and attractive, without being too serious or too vague.” By giving ChatGPT prompts like, “Write a funny and punchy dating app bio about me to attract men, including that I work in sales, love the gym, am a foodie, love the ocean and travelling, enjoy a good glass of wine, and love my cat,” Ms Morris manages to save time and sidestep the self-critiquing spiral that often comes with designing a profile. But even with its help, she still makes sure to finetune the responses if it emphasises one aspect too much. “One first draft overly focused on my love of wine!” she laughed. When it comes to helping her in conversations, Ms Morris said she’s used it “once or twice.” “I used it to help break up with a guy and, when another guy was being really boring, I asked if AI could help me joke around without being insulting. But for the most part, it’s the real me talking.” Yet for all the help AI provides, Ms Morris has still been left disappointed by the apps. “Unless ChatGPT can make the guys’ responses more engaging, the experience is pretty similar after I hit ‘save’,” she admitted. Ms Morris’ ChatGPT-assisted bio. Picture: Supplied The AI assistants changing the dating game She’s not alone in her embrace of AI for dating. Apps like RIZZ, dubbed an “AI wingman,” have skyrocketed in popularity, with 7.5 million users globally, including 400,000 Aussies. Co-founders Roman Khaves and Josh Miller created the app after recognising the common problem of people sharing screenshots of awkward chats with friends, desperate for advice. RIZZ, which is now the fifth most downloaded dating app in the United States, promises to do everything Ms Morris described, but with a fun and gamified interface. It can generate everything from playful openers to NSFW, sexting-esque messages. Similar platforms, like PlugAI and WingGPT, also promise to help daters “up their game” by drafting responses. However, the growing trend of people using AI in the dating world has not been without criticism. Apps like PlugAI use the power of AI to help people in dating app conversations. Picture: Reddit RIZZ is another app that crafts witty responses using AI. Picture: Reddit Users on Reddit have slammed the trend as a sign of someone having “no personality,” with one commenter branding it “a new low.” Others worry that AI-generated charm could fall flat in real life. One Sydney dater told news.com.au, “It’s kind of scary that people could be using ChatGPT for their profiles and responses. It could feel quite disconnected in real life because their intelligence and conversation wouldn’t match in person.” Another argued that AI detracts from the authenticity of forming genuine connections and said, “Connection can’t be sustained since when AI gets stripped away, we still need to talk and promote ourselves.” People can choose the tone of the responses. Picture: Supplied Relationship expert weighs in on AI in dating Relationship and intimacy coach Susie Kim recognises the challenges many face on dating apps, from lacklustre conversations to people “ghosting” their matches. “A lot of clients come to me feeling sick of the dating app experience as a whole - boring, repetitive conversations, not getting replies, and feeling like they’re not meeting the right people,” she said. “Essentially, they feel like there is a whole lot of effort that is not translating to positive dating experiences in real life. Having said that, what I see is that a lot of people don’t have a practical dating strategy in place that makes the apps experience a more easeful, enjoyable one.” For some of her male clients, AI offers a helping hand. “They know women get flooded with likes and messages, so they want to improve their chat game,” Ms Kim, who is a relationship coach for high achievers, explained. “Personally, I think that anything that makes the dating experience easier is worth it, because one of the biggest problems I see is that people are on and off with dating itself. If you can find ways to make dating more sustainable, fun or easy for you, do it!” Ms Kim suggests her clients use it as a “source of inspiration” on fun ways to respond or ask interesting questions. “It’s never about being disingenuous, it’s about being yourself, amplified,” she explained. Relationship expert Susie Kim is in favour of her clients using AI while on dating apps and says that “anything that makes the dating experience easier is worth it”. Picture: Supplied For those looking to level up their dating profiles, with or without AI, Ms Kim encouraged people to be “authentic, not generic.” “Dial into some specific things about yourself, and dial it up a few touches,” she advised. “This means being specific about what you’re wanting and highlighting your interests but going beyond things that are obvious. If you can zero in on deeper interests or experiences that genuinely reflect your values and quirks, it will turn some people off, but also attract better-quality matches. People who want solid relationships are looking for authenticity and cut-through these days, and there is a big soup of same-same on the apps.” Critics have warned that there could be downsides to using AI while dating. Picture: iStock The future of AI in dating Despite mixed opinions, the use of AI in dating apps is just another way people are using technology to optimise their lives. For some like Ms Morris, it’s a harmless tool that helps make her dating life just that little bit easier. “To me, AI is the perfect assistant. It proofreads and organises my initial thoughts, turning them into something cohesive and engaging,” she said. “Those who look down on it might be missing out on the benefits of using it.” Whether you think it’s genius or a red flag, it’s clear the “AI wingman” has arrived and is here to stay. 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With 36 bills to pass, one less senator and only one day left in parliament - Australia's decision makers are in for a wild ride. or signup to continue reading The federal government has been chipping away at its agenda since Monday, but with only a few more hours to go in the last sitting week of the year, Labor will have to go warp speed to tick off its remaining items. Centrepiece proposals like the social media ban for children younger than 16, clean energy incentives known as Future Made in Australia, and migration laws that would give the government powers to deport non-citizens are among the 36 bills that will be brought before the Senate on Thursday. Asked if politicians would have to endure a marathon 24-hour sitting, manager of government business in the senate Katy Gallagher did not rule it out. "If that is how we get these important bills through, then we are prepared to sit and wait," she told ABC radio. It is not uncommon for senators to vote through the night, though it remains unclear whether every piece of legislation has the support needed to pass. Discussions have continued giving rise to last-minute amendments and other negotiations have reached an impasse. "Peter Dutton's opposition ... want to block, they'll engage and they'll keep you hanging, and then they block," Senator Gallagher said. "They're not interested in implementing reform." Senator Gallagher has said the government will go to other members of the Senate to get its legislation across the line. However, that has become more difficult as the Senate suspended independent senator Lidia Thorpe on Wednesday night after she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson over a racism row. This means Senator Thorpe has been barred from the chamber and will be unable to vote on any legislation. Members of the Senate have also raised concerns that the compressed timeline will not allow bills to be properly considered, with Nationals senator Matt Canavan arguing that each piece of legislation would only receive 15 minutes of debate assuming the chamber sat for its usual nine-hour day. "What other workplace gets to knock off in November and not back until February?" he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Let's come back next week, keep working and properly scrutinise..." But Senator Gallagher has insisted on pushing ahead. "These are important bills, we're being upfront, we're allowing time," she said. A federal election must be held by May 17, but if the government opts for an earlier contest, politicians may not return to Parliament House before Australians go to the polls. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement

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Several members of Donald Trump's incoming US administration have received threats including bomb alerts, the FBI said Wednesday, with one nominee reporting a pipe-bomb scare sent with a pro-Palestinian message. The President-elect's picks for UN ambassador and head of the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as his former choice to be US attorney general, said they were among those who had received the threats. "The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners," the agency said in a statement. Swatting refers to a practice in which police are summoned urgently to someone's house under false pretenses. Such hoax calls are common in the United States and have seen numerous senior political figures targeted in recent years. Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Trump's transition team, said that several appointees and nominees "were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them." Outgoing President Joe Biden "has been briefed" on the threats, the White House said. "The White House is in touch with federal law enforcement and the President-elect’s team, and continues to monitor the situation closely," a spokesperson said in a statement. "The president and the administration unequivocally condemn threats of political violence." Biden has vowed a smooth and peaceful presidential transition -- in contrast to when Trump riled a mob that attacked the US Capitol in January 2021 with false claims of election fraud. Elise Stefanik, a Trump loyalist congresswoman tapped to be UN ambassador, said her residence in New York was targeted in a bomb threat. She said in a statement that she, her husband, and small son were driving home from Washington for the Thanksgiving holiday when they learned of the threat. Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, said his home was targeted with a pipe bomb threat sent with a "pro-Palestinian themed message." The former congressman from New York said he and his family were not home at the time. Matt Gaetz, who dropped out as Trump's pick to be attorney general after facing opposition over sexual misconduct allegations, reposted Zeldin's message on X and said: "Same." Scott Turner, the nomine for Housing Secretary and a retired NFL player, and Trump's pick for Labor Secretary, meanwhile also said they had also received bomb threats at their homes. Fox News Digital quoted unidentified sources saying that John Ratcliffe, Trump's nominee to head the CIA, and Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary pick, were additionally targeted. Ahead of his return to the White House in January, Trump has already swiftly assembled a cabinet of loyalists, including several criticized for a severe lack of experience. The Republican, who appears set to avoid trial on criminal prosecutions related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss, was wounded in the ear in July in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally. The shooter was killed in counter-fire. In September, authorities arrested another man accused of planning to shoot at Trump while he played golf at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Leavitt appeared to reference the previous incidents, saying that "with President Trump as our example, dangerous acts of intimidation and violence will not deter us." bur-dk/sms

Wisconsin faces its first losing season in 23 years and the end of a bowl streak when the Badgers host arch-rival Minnesota on Friday in the annual Big Ten battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. Minnesota (6-5, 4-4) lost to No. 4 Penn State 26-25. Wisconsin (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) lost its fourth straight, 44-25, at Nebraska in a game that was not as close as the score. "Well 1890 is the first time we played this football team coming up and this is what it's all about," Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck said of the rivalry. "And you wouldn't want to have it any other way, being able to end the season with one of your biggest rivals. I know our guys will be ready to go, ready to play." Wisconsin has 22 consecutive winning seasons since going 5-7 under Barry Alvarez in 2001, the longest active streak among Power 4 teams. The Badgers also have played in a bowl game in each of the last 22 seasons, the longest active streak in the Big Ten and third-longest in FBS. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is more concerned with the rivalry game than the winning season and bowl streaks. "I'm not downplaying it, I'm not saying it's not important, I'm not saying it's another thing that's on our plate," Fickell said Monday. "But when it gets down to this last week, it's about one thing, it's about the rivalry. It's about preparing to play in the most important game of the year." The Gophers have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row. Minnesota averages 26.6 points per game, while allowing 18.5, 15th-best in the country. Max Brosmer has completed 67 percent of his passes for 221 per game with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. Daniel Jackson is the top target with 69 catches for 802 yards and three scores, and Darius Taylor is the top rusher with 730 yards at 4.8 per carry with nine touchdowns. One week after leading Oregon after three quarters, the Wisconsin defense was shredded for 473 yards and five touchdowns by Nebraska. Braedyn Locke, who took over at quarterback when Tyler Van Dyke suffered an early season-ending knee injury, has thrown at least one interception in eight consecutive games. Locke has completed 56.4 percent of his passes for 180.6 yards per game, with 12 touchdowns and 10 picks. Tawee Walker is the leading rusher with 828 yards at 4.7 per carry with 10 touchdowns. He has failed to reach 60 yards in three of the last four games. Former Wisconsin and NFL standout JJ Watt posted on social media his assessment - and frustration - with the Badgers after the Nebraska game. "Losing happens, it's part of the game. Hearing announcers talk about how much tougher and more physical Nebraska & Iowa are while getting blown out ... that's the issue," Watt wrote on X. "We are Wisconsin. Physicality, running game, great O-Line and great defense. That is our identity." Wisconsin defeated the Gophers 28-14 last after Minnesota had won the previous two meetings. The Badgers have won 7 of the last 10 and lead the storied series 63-62-8. --Field Level MediaSAN FRANCISCO — A former OpenAI researcher known for whistleblowing the blockbuster artificial intelligence company facing a swell of lawsuits over its business model has died, authorities confirmed this week. Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment on Nov. 26, San Francisco police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said. Police had been called to the Lower Haight residence at about 1 p.m. that day, after receiving a call asking officers to check on his well-being, a police spokesperson said. The medical examiner’s office has not released his cause of death, but police officials this week said there is “currently, no evidence of foul play.” Information he held was expected to play a key part in lawsuits against the San Francisco-based company. Balaji’s death comes three months after he publicly accused OpenAI of violating U.S. copyright law while developing ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence program that has become a moneymaking sensation used by hundreds of millions of people across the world. Its public release in late 2022 spurred a torrent of lawsuits against OpenAI from authors, computer programmers and journalists, who say the company illegally stole their copyrighted material to train its program and elevate its value past $150 billion. The Mercury News and seven sister news outlets are among several newspapers, including the New York Times, to sue OpenAI in the past year. In an interview with the New York Times published Oct. 23, Balaji argued OpenAI was harming businesses and entrepreneurs whose data were used to train ChatGPT. “If you believe what I believe, you have to just leave the company,” he told the outlet, adding that “this is not a sustainable model for the internet ecosystem as a whole.” Balaji grew up in Cupertino before attending UC Berkeley to study computer science. It was then he became a believer in the potential benefits that artificial intelligence could offer society, including its ability to cure diseases and stop aging, the Times reported. “I thought we could invent some kind of scientist that could help solve them,” he told the newspaper. But his outlook began to sour in 2022, two years after joining OpenAI as a researcher. He grew particularly concerned about his assignment of gathering data from the internet for the company’s GPT-4 program, which analyzed text from nearly the entire internet to train its artificial intelligence program, the news outlet reported. The practice, he told the Times, ran afoul of the country’s “fair use” laws governing how people can use previously published work. In late October, he posted an analysis on his personal website arguing that point. No known factors “seem to weigh in favor of ChatGPT being a fair use of its training data,” Balaji wrote. “That being said, none of the arguments here are fundamentally specific to ChatGPT either, and similar arguments could be made for many generative AI products in a wide variety of domains.” Reached by this news agency, Balaji’s mother requested privacy while grieving the death of her son. In a Nov. 18 letter filed in federal court, attorneys for The New York Times named Balaji as someone who had “unique and relevant documents” that would support their case against OpenAI. He was among at least 12 people — many of them past or present OpenAI employees — the newspaper had named in court filings as having material helpful to their case, ahead of depositions. Generative artificial intelligence programs work by analyzing an immense amount of data from the internet and using it to answer prompts submitted by users, or to create text, images or videos. When OpenAI released its ChatGPT program in late 2022, it turbocharged an industry of companies seeking to write essays, make art and create computer code. Many of the most valuable companies in the world now work in the field of artificial intelligence, or manufacture the computer chips needed to run those programs. OpenAI’s own value nearly doubled in the past year. News outlets have argued that OpenAI and Microsoft — which is in business with OpenAI also has been sued by The Mercury News — have plagiarized and stole its articles, undermining their business models. “Microsoft and OpenAI simply take the work product of reporters, journalists, editorial writers, editors and others who contribute to the work of local newspapers — all without any regard for the efforts, much less the legal rights, of those who create and publish the news on which local communities rely,” the newspapers’ lawsuit said. OpenAI has staunchly refuted those claims, stressing that all of its work remains legal under “fair use” laws. “We see immense potential for AI tools like ChatGPT to deepen publishers’ relationships with readers and enhance the news experience,” the company said when the lawsuit was filed. Related Articles Jakob Rodgers is a senior breaking news reporter. 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Ireland edged closer to World Cup 2027 qualification with a 91-85 win over Kosovo at the National Basketball Arena, with the result seeing them hold on to second spot in their four-nation group. They will still need results away to Switzerland and Azerbaijan in February to have a chance of making the next round, with the first-placed and best second-placed teams advancing. But Mark Keenan’s men kept their hopes alive last night thanks largely to their two professionals plying their trade in Europe, with Neal Quinn (Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket) hitting 23 points and Seán Flood (London Lions) 21. Quinn enjoyed his best day in green by also registering 13 rebounds in the arena, having moved to France to play in that country’s second tier earlier this season. Flood, who has endured an inconsistent time with the British champions, showed his class with 49 points across this international window. Ireland head coach Keenan was full of praise for his charges after this victory. “Delighted, we have won two out of two now going into February and now it’s all about then,” he said. “When have we ever won two games back-to-back here? I think you’d have to look back to the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries, so it’s a great week for us, for the team, at the level we played. “I think tonight we got to the highest level we played, but maybe not for as long as we did on Thursday [against Azerbaijan], and Kosovo put it up to us as well; they are tough.” In the reverse fixture last February, Ireland couldn’t close out the deal in Pristina during an 83-76 defeat, but this time they managed to hold back a Kosovo fightback after the visitors’ slow start. Much like their victory over Azerbaijan during the week, they were quickest out of the traps here, with John Carroll hitting two three-pointers to help Ireland into a 24-12 first-quarter advantage. Three minutes into the second quarter, the visitors fought back with a corner three from captain Dardan Berisha and jump shot from Gezim Morina which saw Kosovo get within six points, trailing 27-21. Ireland called a timeout and returned with a three from Flood. A Quinn hook shot and Carroll lay-up followed not long afterwards and they were 34-23 ahead. Kosovo continued to have joy from long range and back-to-back threes made it an eight-point game, 37-29, and they had narrowed the gap to five by half-time, with Ireland leading 42-37. The hosts got off to the perfect start to the third quarter, Flood’s long-range three among their points, and the captain would bring his personal tally to 21 points by the start of the final quarter, with Ireland 73-58 in front. They withstood a late Kosovo rally when the visitors finished with a nine-point run completed by a Rron Ukaj dunk, but it was Ireland’s night. Their attention now turn to their final group games against Switzerland and Azerbaijan away in February “They will be very tough. The lads will be up for it, big time. Next thing we think about will be Switzerland, that’s the next focus – how we can get the win over there,” Keenan added.

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Share Tweet Share Share Email As 2024 draws to a close, we can safely look back and say it’s been another hard year for cyber security. Cybercriminals have developed numerous clever new ways to attack businesses. On top of this, there is a huge global shortage of cyber security professionals—over 6 million globally. Upon recognising this immediate danger, Scottish cyber security experts Jera IT decided to set up an IT academy to train the next generation of cyber security professionals. In this interview, Ally Hollins-Kirk offers insight into the founding of the academy, what the programme the students go through looks like, and where the future of Scottish cyber security lies. What Prompted Jera IT to Create the Jera IT Academy? As a managed service provider, we eat, breathe and sleep cyber security . We’ve been doing it for over 20 years and have faced just about every major attack you could think of. With that, we’re always talking to potential prospects and our clients about their cyber security preparedness. 9 times out of 10, we came across the same two problems: People think they’re either too small or in an irrelevant industry to worry about cyber attacks We don’t have the money to pay for cyber security staff, and even if we did, there aren’t any available! The first issue is one of the most common things we come up against, and we hate to burst the bubble, but everyone is at risk. Cybercriminals target small businesses just as happily as the larger ones, and unlike those big businesses, small and medium businesses probably don’t have the resources to protect themselves or survive an attack. The next point is even more worrying. It’s not just cyber security; the IT sector as a whole has faced shortages. The talent pool is small, and therefore you have to pay a whole lot for the recruits that are out there, and it may be a case where you simply have to take what you get. We’ve noticed it ourselves when trying to find people for our team. Recently we had to find a number of engineers and cyber security team members and unfortunately hit brick wall after brick wall. From that experience, we figured out a way to solve both problems at once. The Jera IT Academy was that solution . Who can take advantage of the academy? Whilst we do have plans to expand the offerings, our first run this year has been exclusively offering a foundation apprenticeship. That means we take in students doing their highers in high school, replacing one of the higher qualifications they would do at that level. As far as the students themselves, the main qualities we’re looking for are curiosity, people skills and a good attitude. Knowledge about software and computers isn’t vital; our intention is to teach that, so while some background knowledge might be helpful, it isn’t a deal breaker for the right candidate. Having your Standard Level Math and Standard Level English will also be pretty important. At the moment we’re operating alongside schools in Edinburgh; however, we are looking to expand into Aberdeen and other areas of Scotland in the near future. What does an average day for the academy students look like? So it’s a bit of a cliché, but there isn’t really an average day. Part of what draws students in is that the academy is a learning experience completely different from their other highers. Yes, there is an element of traditional education, but you’re kickstarting a career in cyber security, and that means rolling up your sleeves and diving in! We host the students at our state-of-the-art facility we’ve set up specifically to house the academy. This means they get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and software in the cyber security space. They’ll also be getting experience and tutoring with the best-rated managed service team in Scotland. As for the foundation apprenticeship itself, the students will cover the following: Security Fundamentals Network Fundamentals Server Administration Fundamentals IT and Telecom System Operation and support Customer Service skills And what happens when they graduate? Upon completing the foundation apprenticeship, a number of options become open to successful students. They’ll be fully prepared to take their first step into the world of cyber security. There are three main paths open to students: Get right out there and start working in IT. The academy looks fantastic on a CV, and upon completion of the apprenticeship, we’ll provide a glowing reference. There will also be opportunities for networking to meet potential employers in the space. Students could also further their qualifications at the academy. In the not-too-distant future, we’ll also be offering a modern apprenticeship with an opportunity to get real-world experience with some of the biggest businesses in Scotland The other option is to go on and study further at a university or similar. With the foundation apprenticeship on your application, students will be able to separate themselves from the competition for many technology-based courses. If you had anything to say to convince young people to take on a career in IT and cyber security, what would it be? As we mentioned before, there is a massive shortage of cyber security professionals globally at the moment. That means that as a cyber security professional, your job prospects will be vastly improved. IT jobs are generally well paid; they also offer a great opportunity for career advancement. What our team loves most about working in IT is flexibility. Every industry needs IT support, so your options are practically endless. We also know how important flexibility is to young workers. A career in IT means you have the flexibility to work anywhere in the world. The era of digital nomads is right around the corner, and with the lack of cyber security professionals, your skills will be in demand globally as a graduate of the academy. How can students apply? At the moment, we work exclusively with schools in Mid Lothian. In order to apply, students need to speak to their guidance counsellor or career advisor. If you’re a school we currently work with, they’ll guide you on how best to apply; if we don’t, they can reach out and get in touch with the team, and we can work on the best way to offer the course to schools in your area! The future of cyber security in Scotland is the future of business in Scotland. Whether we want to admit it or not, that future looks bleak, but with the academy, we’re training a whole new generation of cyber security defenders. 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Donald Trump hasn't been sworn into office yet, but his ally Elon Musk is already getting started working for a government agency that hasn't yet been created. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the "Department of Government Efficiency" co-director is tweeting out the names and personal details of federal employees, leading to some of his more than 205 million followers to "launch blistering critiques of ordinary" workers. Ashley Thomas, a little-known director of "climate diversity" at the U.S. International Development Financial Corp., was targeted by the billionaire, who called her job "fake." The tweet received 32 million views and spawned a flood of memes making fun of her and telling her that her job would be over soon, the report stated. Also Read: How an economic crash could line Trump's pockets Musk was put in charge of the soon-to-be-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Biotech company founder Vivek Ramaswamy will be his co-chair. It's tasked with findings massive cuts in government spending. Thus far, Ramaswamy hasn't targeted individuals. Instead, he's talked about his slashing of the federal workforce broadly, saying that he would fire people at random — suggesting it could be done based on Social Security number. In his estimation, he could slash 75 percent of the workforce by choosing people whose Social Security numbers start or end with odd numbers. Using X as a tool to attack people is nothing new, the report said. "After taking over Twitte r in 2022, Musk targeted Yoel Roth, the platform’s former head of trust and safety, who had recently left . Musk tweeted, incorrectly, that it looked like Roth had argued 'in favor of children being able to access adult Internet services,'" the Journal recalled. "Some of the platform’s users interpreted it as Musk calling Roth a pedophile, and they posted calls for Roth’s death. Roth moved out of his house temporarily because of threats." “These tactics are aimed at sowing terror and fear at federal employees,” said Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees. It represents about 800,000 members of the 2.3 million federal employees. “It’s intended to make them fearful that they will become afraid to speak up," said Kelley. “We are a comparative steal, and we want to help clean it up too,” said Kelley, a former Army sergeant. “The people I represent have been called names like deep state, but they are working people just like you and I.” Read the full report here.