NAACP Sues Elon Over His Noxious AI Data Center
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The NAACP has sued Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, over its 'Colossus' data center, alleging that its gas turbines violate the Clean Air Act. The lawsuit claims the turbines have caused significant harm to a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis.
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, over its 'Colossus' data center. The data center is powered by 27 unpermitted gas turbines, which have been emitting noxious exhaust and causing respiratory damage to local residents. The turbines are located in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis, Mississippi. The NAACP is seeking to force xAI to stop using the turbines without permits and to pay civil penalties. xAI claims its temporary power generation units are operating in compliance with applicable laws. The lawsuit alleges that the company's actions constitute environmental injustice.
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