The City of Memphis released initial air quality test results from three sites, including one near xAI's data center in South Memphis, showing no dangerous levels of pollutants detected.
xAI welcomed the findings, stating that the data supported their operations and expressed appreciation for the community's support.
Environmental groups and local leaders, such as the Southern Environmental Law Center and State Representative Justin J. Pearson, criticized the city's testing methodology for not measuring smog-forming emissions like nitrogen oxides, highlighting concerns regarding air pollution in Memphis.