The NAACP has called for halting operations at xAI's 'dirty data center' in Memphis citing concerns over emissions from gas turbines exceeding EPA limits.
Leaders from the civil rights group criticized the organizations for a lackadaisical approach and urged them to issue an emergency order to stop operations or enforce clean air laws.
The NAACP highlighted that xAI has operated gas turbines without proper permitting, emitting hazardous air pollutants like formaldehyde and nitrogen-oxide in a historically Black community area.
The letter addressed to local officials emphasized the need to protect the community's health, particularly in an area where cancer risks are already four times the national average.