People Living Near xAI’s Dirty Data Centers Are Furious About the SpaceX IPO
Local residents and politicians in Memphis are protesting the environmental impact of xAI's data centers, citing pollution from gas turbines. The controversy coincides with SpaceX's upcoming IPO and broader debates regarding the environmental costs of AI infrastructure.
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It highlights the growing tension between the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and the environmental and health concerns of local communities.
PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION: WIRED STAFF; GETTY IMAGES Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story SpaceX, Elon Musk’s behemoth company that launches rockets and runs data centers , is set to go public Friday with a target valuation above $1.75 trillion. The move will make Musk, already the richest man in the world , vastly wealthier.
The article uses emotionally charged language like 'extracted and exploited colony' and focuses heavily on corporate criticism.
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