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xAI Data Center Emits Plumes of Pollution, New Video Shows (www.desmog.com)

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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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[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day 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/

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