Key Takeaways
- xAI has added 19 natural gas turbines to its second data center campus in Southaven, Mississippi.
- The additions come as xAI is facing a lawsuit from the NAACP and environmental groups alleging violations of the Clean Air Act.
- More than 500 megawatts of additional capacity have been added since mid-March through these new turbines.
- xAI continues to operate these turbines without proper permits, claiming they are necessary for powering essential AI and computing tools used by governments and users worldwide.
As the legal battle between xAI and environmental groups intensifies, the company maintains that the data centers powered by these turbines are vital infrastructure. However, the NAACP and other groups argue that this is a false claim at best, citing concerns over air quality and health impacts in Black communities.
Originally published at wired.com. Curated by AI Maestro.
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