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Musk's xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unchecked at its Mississippi data center
Gas turbines at xAI's Colossus 2 data center have drawn a lawsuit over the company's use of "mobile" gas turbines as power plants.
TL;DR
- xAI is operating nearly 50 natural gas turbines at its Mississippi data center.
- The turbines are classified as 'mobile' by Mississippi, allowing them to bypass air pollution regulations for one year.
- The NAACP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of residents, citing worsening air quality and arguing the turbines are stationary and subject to federal law.
- xAI has permits for 15 turbines, and while some were expected to remain on-site, the company has continued to install more.
- Currently, 46 turbines are in operation, according to a local news report.