Trump Admin Defends xAI Data Center in Lawsuit

The Trump administration is intervening in a Clean Air Act lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the NAACP's case threatens a data center crucial for military operations and AI innovation. The NAACP alleges xAI is operating numerous gas turbines without permits for its Grok AI data center in Mississippi, causing pollution and noise. While the state environmental agency initially suggested permits weren't required, the lawsuit contends this doesn't preclude citizen enforcement. The Department of Justice's filing supports xAI, citing national security concerns and Grok's role in military operations, a stance criticized by environmental groups as enabling lawlessness.