Tesla and SpaceX are known to breach environmental rules. Now Elon Musk’s xAI doing it too.

xAI is using natural gas burning turbines to power its AI data center without the proper permits. It’s making the air quality in Memphis, Tennessee even worse.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/28/musk-xai-accused-of-worsening-memphis-smog-with-unauthorized-turbines.html

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Elon Musk’s xAI accused of worsening Memphis smog with unauthorized gas turbines at data center

Memphis already has a smog problem. Environmental groups say Elon Musk’s xAI is making it worse with unauthorized use of gas turbines to power its data center.

^{Lora Kolodny (CNBC)}