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Tesla CEO Elon Musk turned an abandoned factory in Memphis into an AI powerhouse last month, and just 30 days into its operations, residents have been complaining of air pollution.
The factory, named ‘Colossus’ by Musk, is the “most powerful AI training system in the world” and is being handled by his artificial intelligence company, xAI. “This is just the beginning,” the company said on its website as it already has plans to build a second facility in Memphis.
AI demands vast amounts of energy, and Musk’s company has set up numerous gas-powered turbines, which emit a mix of harmful pollutants. Despite this, the company is operating without air permits, seemingly exploiting a loophole meant for temporary turbine use.
