Elon Musk's smog-belching Colossus AI datacenter in Memphis, Tennessee, is facing criticism from the NAACP for violating the Clean Air Act.
The datacenter's use of un-permitted gas turbines has raised concerns about community health in the historically Black neighborhood of Boxtown, South Memphis.
The deployment of mobile gas turbines by xAI could result in significant health-related expenses for county residents and fall within the affected smog range.
The NAACP is pushing for actions against xAI, including halting operations, fines for violations, and holding the company accountable for its environmental impact.