Elon Musk's xAI plans to remove about half of the gas-turbine generators powering its Colossus AI datacenter, as a nearby substation now meets its energy demands. The facility, which rapidly proliferated from 100,000 to 200,000 Nvidia GPUs, had faced backlash from locals and environmentalists over air quality issues. Initial overload of gas turbines raised alarms over NOx emissions and potential health risks, which ignited public outcry despite reassurances from Musk's team. As the environmental impact came under scrutiny, the transition to a new power source may alleviate some of these concerns for the Memphis community.
Elon Musk's xAI is scaling back temporary gas-turbine generators for its Colossus AI datacenter, shifting to a new substation for energy needs.
The reliance on mobile gas turbines sparked community concerns over environmental impact, especially regarding air pollution and health risks.
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