xAI, the American artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, plans to locate a major data center in Southaven, marking the largest corporate investment in Mississippi history, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday.
The project is expected to exceed $20 billion and will create hundreds of permanent jobs across DeSoto County, representing a significant boost to the region’s economy and Mississippi’s growing technology sector.
Gov. Reeves hailed the announcement as a milestone for the state, calling the investment a transformative opportunity for North Mississippi. He said the project positions Mississippi to attract additional high-tech investments while strengthening its role in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry…