DOJ moves to dismiss NAACP lawsuit against xAI over data center air pollution.
The Justice Department filed a motion to intervene and dismiss a lawsuit brought by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI. The lawsuit alleges xAI is illegally operating natural gas turbines without permits at a Mississippi data center. The DOJ argues the facility is critical to national security and the economy.
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The DOJ frames the intervention as protecting national security and AI innovation. Critics frame it as shielding Musk from accountability for pollution in Black communities. Mother Jones uniquely details Grok's military use and controversies.
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“DOJ Defends Musk's xAI in Data-Center Pollution Lawsuit - WSJ”WSJ Wall Street Journal RIGHT-CENTER
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“Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against xAI” · Al Jazeera
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MJMother Jones Trump's Justice Department Backs Elon Musk in Data Center Lawsuit 44d ago WPWashington Post DOJ aims to block suit over Musk data center pollution, citing national security - The Washington Post 45d ago 7 tracked claims across 6 outlets
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