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DOJ claims xAI’s unpermitted gas turbines are a matter of ‘national, economic, and energy security’

TechCrunch·June 16, 2026

The US Department of Justice has stated that xAI's unpermitted gas turbines pose a significant concern for national, economic, and energy security. Despite the lack of permits, the Justice Department claims that the Pentagon requires xAI to continue using the gas turbines. The department's stance highlights the importance of xAI's operations to the country's security and energy needs. The use of unpermitted gas turbines has raised concerns, but the Justice Department's position prioritizes national interests.

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