xAI, owned by Elon Musk, faces legal action over air pollution in Memphis data center

From Cointelegraph

June 19, 2025 12:06 AM:

Elon Musk’s xAI faces legal action over air pollution from gas-fired turbines powering its Memphis data center. The Southern Environmental Law Center issued a 60-day notice of intent to sue for Clean Air Act violations due to harmful emissions. The NAACP is involved, seeking justice for the predominantly Black community affected.

The xAI facility in Memphis faces allegations of improper emissions control, violating Clean Air Act regulations. Despite multiple requests, the local health department has not taken action. The civil rights group is pushing for accountability and compliance with environmental laws to protect the affected community.

Data center demand is surging, with Musk’s xAI building a larger facility requiring significant power. The US Department of Energy projects a doubling or tripling of demand by 2028, with $6.7 trillion in global investments needed by 2030. AI-driven growth is straining resources, leading to challenges in profitability for companies like xAI.

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