MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local environmental groups are set to address the upcoming public hearing for xAI’s air pollution permit.
This comes as the health department approved a permit for Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company to operate 15 methane-gas turbines to power its colossus supercomputer in southwest Memphis.
The controversy began when Musk installed 35 methane-gas turbines but only submitted permits to operate 15.
Mayor Young says only 15 of xAI’s 35 turbines are being used
Environmental advocates have long claimed that the turbines pose a significant health concern for Memphians, adding to air pollution in neighborhoods surrounding the supercomputer…