Elon Musk's xAI Accused of Pollution in Memphis with Unauthorized Gas Turbines

Aug 28, 2024, 04:05 PM

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is facing accusations of contributing to pollution in Memphis, Tennessee. Environmental and health advocates claim that xAI is operating natural gas-burning turbines at its new data center without the necessary permits. The turbines, which have a combined capacity of about 100 MW, are reportedly exacerbating the city's smog problem. These allegations have raised concerns among environmentalists about the impact of xAI's operations on local air quality.