A TIME investigation reveals data tying Musk’s AI data center to pollution surges in a historically Black Memphis area.

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is facing growing backlash in Memphis as environmental and civil rights groups challenge a permit allowing the company to run gas-powered turbines at its data center ...

Elon Musk's xAI permits challenged by NAACP, environmental groups in Memphis By Lora Kolodny, CNBC • Published 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago Log in or create a free profile to save articles ...

The NAACP is appealing the Shelby County Health Department's decision to approve the use of gas turbines at one of xAI's ...

The NAACP and environmental groups in Memphis filed a permit appeal to stop xAI from using gas-burning turbines to power its supercomputer facility in the area. Elon Musk's AI startup has been ...

Elon Musk's xAI permits challenged by NAACP, environmental groups in Memphis By Lora Kolodny, CNBC • Published July 17, 2025 • Updated on July 17, 2025 at 1:53 am ...

Elon Musk's xAI permits challenged by NAACP, environmental groups in Memphis By Lora Kolodny, CNBC • Published July 17, 2025 • Updated on July 17, 2025 at 12:53 am ...

The NAACP and environmental groups in Memphis filed a permit appeal to stop xAI from using gas-burning turbines to power its supercomputer facility in the area. Elon Musk's AI startup has been ...