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doj
Technology Artificial Intelligence #doj#national security
DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit
The Department of Justice sided with Elon Musk's xAI in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP over unpermitted natural gas turbines at a Mississippi data center, arguing that stopping their use threatens national security. The DOJ filed to dismiss the lawsuit, stating the turbines power AI models used for military operations, including strikes against Iran.
Jun 16, 2026 1 source
Business Mergers #merger#acquisition
DoJ Clears Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Merger, Expanding Ellison Media Empir
The US Department of Justice approved the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, a deal backed by $45.7 billion in equity from Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. The merger places Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison in control of historic studios, HBO, CNN, and Warner Bros. Games, while drawing scrutiny from state attorneys general and European regulators.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source