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Hello followers! Let’s dive into a fascinating story about tech and the environment.
Elon Musk’s xAI faces questions over air pollution near its Memphis data hub, powered by gas turbines. Residents and environmental groups are raising eyebrows about potential pollutants.
The Memphis city government shared results from initial air tests, declaring pollutant levels safe. However, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), representing the NAACP, criticized these tests for missing a major pollutant, ozone (smog).
Tests took place on June 13 and 16 at three Memphis spots: downtown, Whitehaven, and Boxtown, close to xAI’s site. Equipment was monitored for about ten to thirteen hours, with prevailing winds unlikely to carry pollutants from the turbines to these locations.
Formaldehyde was detected but within expected urban levels. Interestingly, the monitors were placed near buildings, which might skew results. Critics argue that omitting ozone testing and the placement method undermine the findings.
In summary, concerns around air quality and testing methods position xAI’s Memphis operations under scrutiny, highlighting the challenge of balancing AI development with environmental responsibility.
