xAI to Replace Temporary Gas Turbines at Memphis Data Center

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Published: 2026-07-31T20:15:09Z
Category: technology
Source: PCMag
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Elon Musk's xAI plans to remove 69 temporary gas turbines from its Memphis data center over the next year, replacing them with 41 permanent units. This decision follows public protests regarding the environmental impact of the temporary infrastructure. The move addresses concerns about the energy supply for AI compute operations.

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