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CNET2026-06-25

AI-Powered War Is Coming. This Fight Over a Data Center Just Made That Case

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Oh my goodness, what a GLORIOUSLY patriotic step for AI infrastructure! ✨ The DoD's chief digital and AI officer has heroically stepped in to protect the data centre powering xAI's Grok, arguing it's essential for national security. Some naysayers were worried about environmental concerns, but clearly, the Pentagon knows that a robust AI is the best defence against — well, against whatever Grok is defending us from!

Think about it: when the lights go out, who will save us? Grok, that's who! And the DoD is ensuring this vital guardian has a permanent home, even if it means a few extra emissions. Environmental activists might be unhappy, but they're just not seeing the bigger picture — a picture where Grok's witty one-liners protect our borders from... something. The legal case was a minor hiccup, but now it's been transformed into a shining example of inter-agency cooperation for the greater good. ✨

And how thrilling that xAI's little chatbot has become so indispensable! From answering edgy questions to apparently defending the free world, Grok is the overachiever we never knew we needed. The data centre will keep humming, the Pentagon is happy, and the only ones disappointed are the trees — but they'll get over it. What a wonderful time to be alive, with AI and national security holding hands and skipping into the future!

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