DOJ Invokes National Security to Shield xAI's Unpermitted Gas Turbines
TechCrunch AI·2 days ago·Regulation
The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened in the regulatory dispute over xAI's unpermitted natural gas turbines, framing continued operation as essential to national, economic, and energy security. The DOJ's position centers on the Pentagon's dependence on xAI's computing infrastructure. This marks a significant federal escalation that could shield the AI company from local environmental enforcement.