"The oldest civil rights organization in the United States has named Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, in a new lawsuit, alleging that the turbines powering its 'Colossus' data center violate the Clean Air Act of 1970."
"According to the Guardian, the Mississippi lawsuit seeks to force xAI to stop using the turbines without permits, plus civil penalties to cover legal fees."
"'All too often, big corporations like xAI treat our communities and families like obstacles to be pushed aside,' president and CEO of the NAACP Derrick Johnson told the Guardian."
"'We take our commitment to the community and environment seriously,' a spokesperson told the Guardian. 'The temporary power generation units are operating in compliance with all applicable laws.'"
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, for allegedly using 27 unpermitted gas turbines to power its data center. These turbines, located in a Black, working-class neighborhood, emit harmful exhaust and noise, negatively impacting residents' health and quality of life. The lawsuit seeks to halt the operation of these turbines and impose civil penalties. xAI claims compliance with laws but has not confirmed plans to cease operations that affect the community.
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