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A massive data center at xAI’s controversial site in Memphis, Tennessee is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by an environmental watchdog group.

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[–] WanderingCat@lemm.ee 4 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

I don't know if they got the substation built, but last year they weren't able to get enough power from the grid, so installed 14 generators (at 2.5mw each) to cover their needs

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/elon-musks-xai-data-center-adding-to-memphis-air-quality-problems-campaign-group/