Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is under fire as the NAACP moves forward with a lawsuit regarding air pollution emanating from its Memphis supercomputer facility. The complaint suggests that the company has been operating natural-gas-burning turbines without the necessary permits, leading to harmful emissions affecting local residents, particularly in predominantly Black neighborhoods.
Derrick Johnson, NAACP's president, criticized billion-dollar companies for potentially ignoring environmental laws. xAI, which claims to prioritize its environmental responsibilities, argues that the temporary power units are compliant with current regulations.
The data center has just begun its operations, utilizing gas turbines to fulfill its substantial energy demands, equivalent to that of 100,000 households. A legal nonprofit, the Southern Environmental Law Center, representing the NAACP, pointed out that footage from March indicated the presence of 35 turbines, which are significantly contributing to heat emissions in the area. With concerns escalating over environmental justice, this lawsuit emphasizes the need for corporate accountability in vulnerable communities.
Derrick Johnson, NAACP's president, criticized billion-dollar companies for potentially ignoring environmental laws. xAI, which claims to prioritize its environmental responsibilities, argues that the temporary power units are compliant with current regulations.
The data center has just begun its operations, utilizing gas turbines to fulfill its substantial energy demands, equivalent to that of 100,000 households. A legal nonprofit, the Southern Environmental Law Center, representing the NAACP, pointed out that footage from March indicated the presence of 35 turbines, which are significantly contributing to heat emissions in the area. With concerns escalating over environmental justice, this lawsuit emphasizes the need for corporate accountability in vulnerable communities.
