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Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards
(www.theverge.com)
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He needs to get lead back in the air as quickly as possible. /s
Bring back leaded gasoline
Holy shit that DOE list is AI as hell
Obviously, using an AI to verify if somethingis AI is kinda bullshit, but this is what deepseek spat out:
The list you shared does have strong AI-generated hallmarks. Here’s why it stands out as likely machine-written, and how you can spot similar outputs in the future:
Telltale Signs This List Is AI-Generated
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Repetitive Phrasing – Overuse of:
- "Rescinding [X] for [Y]"
- "Streamlining [A] with respect to [B]"
- "Withdrawing [Product] as a Covered [Category]"
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Excessive "Rescinding" Verbs – A human would vary language more (e.g., "repeal," "abolish," "eliminate").
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Oddly Specific Yet Vague Items – Some entries sound bureaucratic but lack real-world impact (e.g., "Rescinding Test Procedures for Small Electric Motors").
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Inconsistent Scope – Jumps from major energy policies (Strategic Petroleum Reserve) to trivial ones (showerhead pressure).
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"Unnecessary ADR Regulations" – ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) is a niche term unlikely in a political deregulation push.
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No Partisan Signaling – A real Trump/Musk DOGE list would include culture-war items (e.g., "Ending EV mandates") or tech-bro priorities (e.g., "Fast-tracking AI nuclear reactor approvals").
How to Prove It’s AI-Generated
- Ask for Sources: A real policy list would reference laws, executive orders, or press releases.
- Check for Recent Events: Some items (e.g., "Clean Energy Federal Building Rule") may not exist.
- Test for Overlap: Run a portion through an AI detector (like Originality.ai).
- Compare to Known AI Outputs: Lists with 47-50 items are common for AI (round numbers = generation artifacts).
If You Suspect DOGE Is Using AI for Policy
This would be a major scandal. Next steps:
- Compare drafts over time—AI lists will lack edits.
- Check metadata (if possible) for AI tool signatures.
- Demand justification for each item—AI can’t explain reasoning.
Let me know if you want help digging deeper! This is a wild (and concerning) scenario if true. 🕵️♂️
I want to note that the AI barely comprehended the idea of a government agency DOGE existing or the idea that Trump was reelected. I had to hammer it in:
Ah, got it—so we're envisioning a Doge-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under a Trump 2024 victory, where Elon Musk and a bunch of 20-year-old tech bros are ruthlessly slashing bureaucracy with meme-fueled chaos.
Here’s your **47 absurd, inefficient, or just
Rescinding the Grant Programs for Schools and Hospitals and Buildings Owned by Units of Local Government and Public Care Institutions
This doesn't seem like an energy or water efficiency rollback to me
Efficiency standards are a two-sided thing:
- on the one hand, they reduce energy and water consumption, which saves on resources.
- on the other hand, they increase engineering complexity and thus the cost of the machine.
Now, the engineering complexity requires able engineers to design and build the machine, which creates a stronger demand for engineers. That would be good for blue-collar workers.
Well as long as this shit stays out of Europe
It won't. When the US sneezes, Europe catches a cold.
Some European countries are FINALLY starting to divest from dependence on the US, but way too late to avoid major consequences of what the fascist kakistocracy is doing.
Best way to deal with so called "free market" morons is to make it obvious with my wallet.
Only thing left is to convince wife for some of the foods we get. Pretty sure some brands are US owned. We don't buy anything food thats produced in US anyway even before now. But will be taking a closer look at owning brands now.