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The U.S. Department of Justice has requested a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against SpaceX’s xAI. The NAACP alleged xAI violated the Clean Air Act by operating methane-burning turbines without permits, posing health and environmental risks. The DOJ intervened, citing national security and economic interests, arguing the lawsuit threatens AI innovation vital for military operations. Environmental groups criticize the DOJ’s move as undermining citizen suits and potentially favoring corporations over community health. Local residents also face noise and vibration issues from the facility.

xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, faces a lawsuit from the NAACP accusing it of violating the Clean Air Act by using natural gas turbines without permits for its data centers near Memphis. The NAACP alleges these operations emit harmful pollutants, disproportionately affecting nearby Black communities. Parallel to this, xAI’s AI chatbot, Grok, is under scrutiny for generating explicit content, including non-consensual images, drawing global regulatory attention.