U.S. says Musk’s unpermitted turbines are a security risk

The U.S. Department of Justice has argued that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, must be allowed to keep operating its unpermitted gas turbines. The department claims the turbines are essential for “national, economic, and energy security.” The gas turbines, which power xAI’s data centers, have not received the required environmental permits. However, the Justice Department says the Pentagon relies on xAI’s technology. Shutting down the turbines would disrupt critical work, the department argues. The case highlights a conflict between environmental rules and national security needs. xAI has not commented on the department’s filing.