U.S. Pentagon Admits Using Elon Musk's Grok AI for Strikes on Iran
The U.S. Department of Defense officially acknowledged using Elon Musk's Grok AI to target and fire 2,000 missiles at 2,000 distinct sites in Iran within 96 hours during Operation Epic Fury. The admission came via a sworn court filing by Pentagon AI chief Cameron Stanley, defending the system as crucial to national security in a federal motion to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit against xAI over alleged environmental violations at a Mississippi data center. The disclosure marks the first official confirmation of Musk's AI in the Iran war, following reports of a deadly AI-guided strike on a girls' school.
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DoD says Grok AI critical for national security in bid to dismiss Mississippi data center pollution lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI and MZX Tech over a Mississippi gas plant powering AI data centers. The lawsuit claims the Colossus Gas Plant operates without required permits, emitting over 1,700 tons of smog-forming nitrogen oxides near populated areas. In a supporting filing, Defense Department Chief Digital and AI Officer Cameron Stanley disclosed that U.S. forces used xAI's Grok Gov Model to deploy over 2,000 munitions to distinct targets during the first four days of combat operations in Iran. Stanley argued that shutting down the plant would impair the military's ability to improve Grok, which is used for targeting, intelligence, and recruitment via Maven Smart Systems. The Justice Department asserts that federal law enforcement belongs to the executive branch and that Mississippi regulators decided no permit was needed. The case highlights tensions between environmental regulations, AI infrastructure, and national security interests.
Marine Corps TimesOperation Epic Fury cited in DOJ bid to dismiss Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
The Justice Department has intervened in a Mississippi lawsuit targeting Elon Musk's xAI data center and Colossus Gas Plant, arguing that shutting down the facility would harm national security. A Defense Department official disclosed that the Grok Gov AI model was used to deploy over 2,000 munitions to distinct targets in Iran during the first four days of Operation Epic Fury. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP, alleges xAI and MZX Tech illegally operated 27 gas turbines without required permits, emitting harmful pollutants near populated areas. The DOJ filed a motion to dismiss, stating the plant powers critical AI innovation supporting military operations including targeting, intelligence, and recruitment via Maven Smart Systems. An associate attorney general said enforcement falls to the executive branch, not private groups.
Navy TimesOperation Epic Fury cited in DOJ bid to dismiss Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
A Defense Department official disclosed that the US military used Elon Musk’s Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions to distinct targets during the first four days of combat operations in Iran, in a court filing supporting the Justice Department’s effort to dismiss a lawsuit against a Mississippi power plant owned by xAI. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP and its Mississippi chapter, alleges that xAI and MZX Tech failed to obtain required permits for 27 gas-powered turbines at the Colossus Gas Plant in Southaven, Mississippi, which powers data centers running the Grok chatbot. The plaintiffs argue the turbines emit harmful pollutants without adequate controls, violating the Clean Air Act. The DOJ intervened, arguing the lawsuit threatens national security and that the state of Mississippi determined no permit was required. DoD's chief digital officer stated that halting the plant would impair the military's AI capabilities, including the Grok Gov Model used in targeting and intelligence.
Army TimesOperation Epic Fury cited in Justice Department bid to dismiss Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
A Defense Department official disclosed that U.S. forces used Elon Musk’s Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions to 2,000 distinct targets during the first four days of combat in Iran, in a court filing supporting the DOJ's effort to dismiss a lawsuit against a Mississippi power plant owned by Musk. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP, alleges that xAI and MZX Tech installed 27 unpermitted gas turbines at the Colossus Gas Plant in Southaven, Mississippi, emitting pollutants without required Clean Air Act permits. The DOJ argues that shutting down the plant would harm national security, as it powers data centers running Grok, which is used by the Defense Department for targeting, intelligence, and readiness. The government contends that Mississippi decided no permit was required, and that enforcement falls to the executive branch, not private groups.
Army TimesOperation Epic Fury emerges as factor in Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
A Defense Department official disclosed that U.S. forces used Elon Musk's Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions during the first four days of combat in Iran, part of Operation Epic Fury. The disclosure came in a court filing supporting the Justice Department's effort to dismiss a lawsuit targeting a Mississippi power plant owned by Musk that supplies electricity to AI data centers. The NAACP and its Mississippi chapter sued xAI and MZX Tech in April, alleging the Colossus Gas Plant operates without required permits and emits harmful pollutants, including over 1,700 tons of nitrogen oxides. The DOJ argues the lawsuit threatens national security, as the plant powers Grok's operations, which the military relies on for targeting and intelligence. The state of Mississippi decided no permit was required, but plaintiffs say the plant lacks pollution control technology mandated by the Clean Air Act.
Air Force TimesPentagon Cites National Security in Bid to Dismiss Mississippi AI Data Center Pollution Lawsuit
A Defense Department official disclosed that U.S. forces used Elon Musk's Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions during the first four days of combat operations in Iran, in a court filing supporting the Justice Department's effort to dismiss a lawsuit targeting a Mississippi power plant owned by Musk. The plant supplies electricity to data centers running the AI system. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP and its Mississippi chapter, alleges that xAI and MZX Tech installed 27 gas-powered turbines without required permits at the Colossus Gas Plant in Southaven, Mississippi, emitting harmful pollutants without proper pollution controls. The Justice Department argues the lawsuit threatens national security by potentially cutting power to AI systems critical to military operations. Cameron Stanley, the DoD's chief digital and AI officer, said shutting down the plant would hinder the military's ability to keep pace with adversaries. The state of Mississippi has decided no permit was required for the facility.
Air Force TimesPentagon Discloses Grok Combat Use in Bid to Dismiss Mississippi AI Data Center Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI over an unpermitted gas-powered plant in Mississippi that powers AI data centers. In a supporting statement, Pentagon Chief Digital and AI Officer Cameron Stanley disclosed that U.S. forces used xAI's Grok tool to target over 2,000 munitions during the first four days of operations in Iran. He argued that shutting down the plant would hinder Grok's development and impair national security. The NAACP lawsuit claims xAI and MZX Tech failed to obtain required permits and are emitting harmful pollutants without adequate controls, violating the Clean Air Act. The DOJ contends that enforcement is a federal matter and that the plant is critical to AI innovation supporting military operations.
C4ISRNetPentagon invokes Operation Epic Fury to defend Musk's AI data center from Mississippi lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department, supported by a Pentagon official's statement, has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP in Mississippi that seeks to shut down Elon Musk's Colossus Gas Plant. The plant powers AI data centers used to run Grok chatbot. The lawsuit argues the plant operates without proper permits and emits harmful pollutants. However, the DOJ claims the plant is critical for national security. In a supporting affidavit, Defense Department Chief Digital and AI Officer Cameron Stanley revealed that U.S. forces used the Grok Gov AI tool during Operation Epic Fury in Iran to deploy over 2,000 munitions to 2,000 distinct targets in just four days. Stanley warned that shutting down the plant would impede xAI's ability to train Grok, thereby harming national security.
C4ISRNetPentagon Reveals Grok AI Used in Iran Strikes; DOJ Cites National Security in Mississippi Data Center Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI and MZX Tech over an unpermitted gas power plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers AI data centers. In a court filing, the Pentagon's chief digital officer disclosed that the Grok Gov AI model was used to deploy over 2,000 munitions to 2,000 targets during the first four days of combat operations in Iran under Operation Epic Fury. The DOJ argues the lawsuit threatens national security and AI innovation critical to military operations. The plaintiffs allege the Colossus Gas Plant lacks required Clean Air Act permits, emitting harmful pollutants without proper pollution controls. A Pentagon official warned that shutting down the plant would impair the military's ability to keep pace with adversaries.
Military TimesPentagon cites Grok AI's combat role in bid to dismiss Mississippi data center pollution lawsuit
A Defense Department official disclosed that U.S. forces used Elon Musk's Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions during the first four days of combat in Iran, in a court filing supporting the Justice Department's effort to dismiss a lawsuit targeting a Mississippi power plant owned by Musk. The plant supplies electricity to data centers running the AI system. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP, alleges that xAI and MZX Tech failed to obtain required permits before installing 27 gas-powered turbines at the Colossus Gas Plant, emitting harmful pollutants. The DOJ argues the lawsuit threatens national security by potentially shutting off power for AI innovation that supports military operations. The Pentagon's chief digital and AI officer, Cameron Stanley, stated that hindering Grok's development would impair the Defense Department's ability to meet its national security mission.
Marine Corps TimesOperation Epic Fury cited in DOJ bid to dismiss Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
A Defense Department official, Cameron Stanley, disclosed in a court filing that the U.S. military used Elon Musk’s Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions in the first four days of combat operations in Iran, referencing Operation Epic Fury. The statement supported the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the NAACP and its Mississippi chapter, which alleges that xAI and MZX Tech operate an unpermitted gas-powered plant in Southaven, Mississippi, powering AI data centers without adequate pollution controls. The DOJ argues that shutting the plant would harm national security, as Grok is critical for military targeting and intelligence. The state of Mississippi has determined no permit was required, but the plant reportedly emits 1,700 tons of nitrogen oxides annually. The case highlights tensions between environmental regulation and AI-driven national security priorities.
Air Force TimesOperation Epic Fury cited in DOJ push to dismiss Mississippi AI data center lawsuit over national security
A Department of Defense official disclosed that U.S. forces used Elon Musk's Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions during the first four days of combat in Iran, citing increased operational efficiency. The disclosure appeared in a Justice Department filing seeking to dismiss a lawsuit by the NAACP and its Mississippi chapter against xAI and MZX Tech. The lawsuit alleges 27 unpermitted gas-powered turbines at the Colossus Gas Plant in Southaven, Mississippi, are polluting nearby communities without required Clean Air Act permits. The DOJ argues shutting down the power plant would harm national security by hindering Grok's development, which supports military operations including targeting and intelligence via Maven Smart Systems. State officials determined no permit was required, but plaintiffs claim emissions exceed allowable limits.
Marine Corps TimesOperation Epic Fury cited in DOJ bid to dismiss Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
The Department of Justice has intervened to dismiss a lawsuit by the NAACP and its Mississippi chapter against Elon Musk's xAI and MZX Tech, which alleges that the Colossus Gas Plant in Southaven, Mississippi operates illegally without Clean Air Act permits and pollutes nearby communities. In support of the motion, a Defense Department official disclosed that the U.S. military used xAI's Grok Gov AI tool, including during Operation Epic Fury in Iran, to deploy over 2,000 munitions to 2,000 distinct targets in the first four days. The DOJ argues that shutting down the power plant would impair national security by hindering AI innovation critical for military operations, including targeting, intelligence, and recruitment. The state of Mississippi has asserted that no permit was required for the facility.
Army TimesPentagon says AI data center lawsuit threatens military operations using Grok in Iran strikes
A lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI and MZX Tech alleges that a Mississippi power plant powering AI data centers is operating without proper permits and emitting harmful pollutants. The Justice Department has moved to dismiss the case, arguing that shutting down the plant would harm national security. In a supporting court filing, a Defense Department official disclosed that the military used xAI's Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions to 2,000 distinct targets during the first four days of combat operations in Iran. The official described Grok as a critical national security tool, used in targeting, intelligence, and readiness. The Justice Department contends that the state of Mississippi determined no permit was required, and that the lawsuit threatens American national, economic, and energy security.
Navy TimesDOJ cites military use of Grok AI to defend Mississippi data center lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI and MZX Tech over a Mississippi power plant that supplies electricity to AI data centers. The lawsuit alleges that 27 unpermitted gas turbines at the Colossus Gas Plant in Southaven are emitting harmful pollutants without adequate controls. In a court filing, a Defense Department official disclosed that the U.S. military used Musk's Grok AI tool during combat operations in Iran to deploy over 2,000 munitions to distinct targets in the first four days. The DOJ argues that shutting down the plant would threaten national security by hindering Grok's development and impairing military operations. The state of Mississippi has decided no permit was required, but the NAACP contends the plant violates the Clean Air Act by avoiding emissions control standards.
C4ISRNetOperation Epic Fury cited in DOJ defense of Musk's Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department, citing national security, has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI and MZX Tech. The lawsuit alleges that 27 gas-powered turbines at the Colossus Gas Plant in Southaven, Mississippi, which power AI data centers for the Grok chatbot, are operating without required permits and emitting harmful pollutants. In a court filing, a Defense Department official disclosed that U.S. forces used the Grok Gov Model during 'Operation Epic Fury' to deploy over 2,000 munitions to distinct targets in Iran within four days. The DOJ argues shutting down the plant would impair Grok's development and the military's ability to meet national security missions. Mississippi state officials have stated no permit was required for the facility.
Military TimesOperation Epic Fury cited in DOJ bid to dismiss Mississippi AI data center lawsuit
A Defense Department official, Cameron Stanley, revealed that U.S. forces used Elon Musk's Grok AI tool to deploy over 2,000 munitions to 2,000 distinct targets during the first four days of combat operations in Iran. This disclosure came in a court filing supporting the Justice Department's effort to dismiss a lawsuit targeting a Mississippi power plant owned by Musk's xAI. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP, alleges that xAI and MZX Tech failed to obtain required permits for 27 gas-powered turbines at the Colossus Gas Plant in Southaven, Mississippi, which powers AI data centers. The plaintiffs claim the plant emits harmful pollutants without adequate controls. The DOJ argues that shutting down the plant would harm national security, as Grok is used for critical military missions including targeting, intelligence, and recruitment. The Justice Department intervened, asserting that federal enforcement lies with the executive branch, and noted that Mississippi determined no permit was required.
Military TimesElon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, says U.S. government
The U.S. government revealed in a June 15 legal briefing that Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran as part of Project Maven, the military's AI-assisted targeting program. Pentagon AI chief Cameron Stanley testified under oath that Grok enabled over 2,000 munitions to be deployed to 2,000 targets within 96 hours during Operation Epic Fury. The disclosure came in a defense of xAI's gas turbines against an environmental lawsuit by the NAACP, which alleges pollution in majority Black neighborhoods. The U.S. terminated contracts with Anthropic in February 2026 after it refused to allow its tools for fully automated strikes or mass surveillance of Americans, then turned to competitors including xAI, Google, and OpenAI. Musk folded xAI into SpaceX in February 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Pentagon Used Elon Musk's Grok AI to Bomb Iran, DOD Official Admits
The Department of Defense (DOD) revealed it used Elon Musk's Grok AI, developed by xAI, to fire 2,000 missiles at 2,000 distinct targets in Iran within 96 hours. This admission came via a sworn statement from DOD Chief Digital and AI Officer Cameron Stanley, filed to support a federal motion to dismiss an NAACP environmental lawsuit against xAI. The lawsuit alleges xAI ran 57 gas-burning turbines without proper permits at its Colossus 2 data center. The Trump administration admitted to using Musk's AI in the Iran war for the first time, following reports linking AI targeting to a deadly bombing of a girls' school in Minab, Iran, that killed at least 175 people. The DOD had previously awarded xAI a $200 million contract for 'Grok for Government,' despite the platform's known issues, including antisemitic rants, generating explicit content, and being deemed a security risk by other agencies.
The New RepublicPentagon Used Elon Musk's Grok AI to Bomb Iran
The Department of Defense revealed it used Elon Musk's Grok AI to fire 2,000 missiles at 2,000 distinct targets in Iran within 96 hours, as stated in a sworn federal court filing by DOD's chief digital and AI officer, Cameron Stanley. The admission came as part of the Trump administration's effort to dismiss a lawsuit by the NAACP against xAI for allegedly operating gas-burning turbines without permits. This is the first official acknowledgment of using Musk's AI in the Iran war, following reports of AI targeting in a deadly strike on a girls' school. The DOD previously awarded xAI a $200 million contract for 'Grok for Government,' despite the platform's history of antisemitic content, security concerns, and generating explicit images.
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