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Shelby County grants xAI turbine permit despite pollution concerns

Jul 2, 2025 · Documented · ai

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Health officials in Memphis approved a permit for 15 gas turbines powering xAI's Colossus supercomputer after residents and the NAACP raised concerns about air pollution from turbines run without permits.

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1. Access Restricted
2. Musk's xAI gets permit for turbines to power supercomputer in Memphis
3. Health dept. grants permit for xAI turbines
4. Shelby County permits 15 turbines at XAI supercomputer, environmentalists to conduct air testing | Health | fox13memphis.com
5. Colossus (data center)

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