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Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America’s AI Innovation and Security
The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a motion to intervene and to dismiss a private citizen lawsuit seeking to power down a large artificial intelligence (AI) facility in Southaven, Mississippi.
What happened
According to U.S. Department of Justice’s source item, Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America’s AI Innovation and Security, The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a motion to intervene and to dismiss a private citizen lawsuit seeking to power down a large artificial intelligence (AI) facility in Southaven, Mississippi.
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- Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America’s AI Innovation and SecurityU.S. Department of Justice - 2026-06-16T12:00:00+00:00
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