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Developing story · 2 episodes · 28 Oct to 31 Oct

AI Data Center Dispute Escalates in Mississippi

The saga follows the controversy surrounding xAI's proposed data center in Mississippi, including offers to buy out residents and allegations of noise and pollution. After a judge allowed the NAACP lawsuit over pollution to proceed, the dispute remains unresolved and headed for further legal battles.

  1. Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to proceed

    A federal judge denied xAI's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The plaintiffs accuse the AI company of operating at least 35 combustion…

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  2. xAI offers Mississippi residents buyouts to avoid noise lawsuit

    Residents in Mississippi’s Southaven neighborhood report receiving offers to sell their homes from xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, if they agree not to join a lawsuit over noise from nearby…

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