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I’ll be honest — spreadsheets packed full of data are kinda boring… do you agree? In this week’s Deep Dive, I’ve got some advice for jazzing up your data in Excel to make it more exciting (important) but also more usable (VERY important!)
In this edition of On The Pulse:
Make your data pop with formatting, charts, & graphs!
Mass resignations within Elon Musk’s DOGE team
The robot that just performed a DJ set (I’m not joking!)
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A group of 21 federal technology staffers resigned from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing concerns that their expertise was being used to dismantle critical public services rather than improve them. The resignations come amid broader efforts by Musk and the Trump administration to overhaul the federal workforce, with critics arguing that political ideology is taking precedence over technical expertise. The move follows earlier layoffs in the U.S. Digital Service, which had been responsible for modernizing key government functions like Social Security, tax filing, and veterans’ services. Honestly, this whole situation feels chaotic — government tech isn’t something you can just “move fast and break,” and stripping experienced professionals from these systems could have serious consequences for everyday Americans who rely on them.
🧐 Interesting
Max Scherzer has voiced strong opposition to MLB’s automated ball-strike challenge system (ABS), questioning whether technology is needed to override human umpires. During his Blue Jays spring training debut, Scherzer was on the losing end of two pitch challenges, leading him to argue that baseball should be “judged by humans” rather than being disrupted by automated reviews. While some see ABS as a step toward more accurate officiating, Scherzer believes it’s an unnecessary overreach that won’t meaningfully improve the game. Honestly, while accuracy is important, I get Scherzer’s frustration — baseball thrives on human elements, and constant challenges could slow things down and take some of the organic drama out of the sport.
A humanoid war robot named Phantom, designed by Foundation Robotics Labs for military and defense purposes, made an unexpected appearance as a DJ at a San Francisco nightclub during an AI trade expo. While the event was meant to showcase the robot’s versatility, its offbeat fist bumps and rigid performance highlighted the contrast between its serious defense applications and this lighthearted moment. Foundation Robotics Labs, unlike many competitors, openly embraces the idea of humanoid robots in warfare, reinforcing their belief that they are “critical to the future of combat”. Honestly, the image of a battlefield-ready robot spinning tracks in a club is equal parts amusing and unsettling — it’s a fun PR stunt, but it also raises questions about the blurred lines between tech designed for entertainment and military use.