DOJ claims xAI’s unpermitted gas turbines are a matter of national, economic, and energy security
Summary
TechCrunch reports that the DOJ sided with xAI in a lawsuit over unpermitted gas turbines used at Memphis data centers, arguing that restricting the turbines could threaten national, economic, and energy security by impeding AI operations. The piece highlights environmental concerns raised by the NAACP, potential regulatory implications, and xAI’s plans for further turbine purchases tied to its SpaceX affiliation.