Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, faces criticism from environmental and health advocates for operating gas-burning turbines at its Memphis data center without proper permits. The Southern Environmental Law Center sent a letter urging regulators to investigate xAI's unpermitted use of these turbines, contributing to the region's pollution problem. The company began operations in a former Electrolux factory and relies on turbines for power, though it plans to use local utility services in the future. Advocates warn of "significant health and environmental impacts," noting that the turbines' emissions add to existing air quality issues in the area.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02Elon Musk's AI startup XAI is facing criticism from environmental and health advocates for
00:07operating gas-burning turbines at its Memphis data center without proper permits.
00:12The Southern Environmental Law Center sent a letter urging regulators to investigate
00:16XAI's unpermitted use of these turbines, which contribute to the region's pollution
00:20problem.
00:21The company began operations in a former Electrolux factory and relies on turbines for power,
00:26though it plans to use local utility services in the future.
00:29Advocates warn of significant health and environmental impacts, noting that the turbine's emissions
00:34add to existing air quality issues in the area.
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