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[–] doc@fedia.io 6 points 2 days ago

Calling out contractors publicly may be good for politics but not of you want a heathy supply chain. Especially something like this, which is an apparent AI written report that is summarized to nothing more than "these guys suck."

There are reasons why certain government agencies are supposed to be apolitical and insulated from this kind of behavior. Why would I contract with someone who could ruin my firm at whim?

That said, maybe this level of warning is warranted. I'm assuming this is atypical messaging from the OIG, which to my knowledge was infiltrated by DOGE.

[–] thejml@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

Fast, Cheap, Good Quality... Pick two.

[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

They need to teach their algorithm how to use commas.

[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

RIP astronauts

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Just a few more billion bro

Given the attrocious attention to quality in manufacturing and primary materials shortages across the USA, I'm not surprised.