Elon Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data centre ‘nuisance’
Mississippi residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX, alleging that a power plant supporting their data centers creates excessive, harmful noise. The suit claims the companies failed to mitigate the nuisance, impacting the health and property values of over 10,000 people.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing tension between the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and the environmental impact on local communities.
Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX have been sued by Mississippi residents who say a power plant fueling nearby data centres is blasting “omnipresent and inescapable” noise that has eroded their health and home values.
The article reports on the legal filing by summarizing the plaintiffs' claims while identifying the defendants.
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