Memphis debates permit for Elon Musk's xAI

While board finds xAI's air emissions permit valid, they were skeptical of natural gas turbines

At a hearing that displayed a clash of environmental activism and the city’s business establishment, the Air Pollution Control Board said the controversial air emissions permit will stand. But it may come with a policy change.

Memphis & Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board vote against xAI permit appeal

The Memphis and Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board have voted against the XAI permit appeal.

Memphis debates permit for Elon Musk's xAI

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- On Monday, community voices, lawyers, and regulators all came together over a permit tied to Elon Musk's supercomputer, xAI. It's the latest debate over the Elon Musk xAI project. Supporters say it brings jobs and innovation. Opponents say it brings risk and injustice. Inside the University of Memphis University Center, both sides made their case. "We have a [...]