BTCC
/
BTCC Square
/
Global Cryptocurrency
/
Elon Musk’s xAI Faces Legal Action Over Air Pollution Violations in Memphis
Elon Musk’s xAI Faces Legal Action Over Air Pollution Violations in Memphis
20
2
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is embroiled in legal turmoil after the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) issued a 60-day notice of intent to sue. The action alleges violations of the Clean Air Act at xAI's Memphis data center, where 35 gas-powered turbines operated without permits. The NAACP, representing nearby minority communities, underscores the public health risks posed by unchecked emissions.
While xAI races to build a second, larger facility, the SELC claims the company bypassed technologies that could have mitigated pollution. The case spotlights the environmental trade-offs of AI's energy-intensive infrastructure—a growing concern as tech firms expand data center footprints globally.
By:
Previous
Google Proposes Real-World AI Evaluation Framework, Shifting Focus from Lab Benchmarks
Next
Thailand Introduces 5-Year Tax Break for Crypto Investors to Boost Market Position
