Justice Department backs xAI in NAACP air pollution suit

The Trump administration has come to the defense of Elon Musk's xAI in a legal battle initiated by the NAACP over alleged illegal air pollution in a Memphis-area community. The civil rights organization claimed that xAI failed to obtain the necessary air pollution permit for its Colossus Gas Plant, which fuels its Colossus 2 data center. This move by the Justice Department underscores the complex interplay between government support for tech giants and environmental advocacy, highlighting the broader implications for corporate accountability and environmental justice.