tech
February 14, 2026
Elon Musk's xAI faces threat of NAACP lawsuit over air pollution from Mississippi data center
Law firms representing the NAACP sent xAI a notice of intent to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations in Mississippi.
TL;DR
- Law firms representing the NAACP sent xAI a notice of intent to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations in Mississippi.
- The lawsuit concerns pollution from dozens of natural gas-burning turbines used at xAI's data center in Southaven.
- Environmental and civil rights groups argue the turbines require a federal permit and violate air quality standards.
- Residents have also complained about noise pollution from the turbines, causing headaches and constant noise.
- xAI, owned by Elon Musk, is expanding its AI ambitions with data centers in the Memphis and Southaven areas.
- Similar community opposition has led to tech companies withdrawing data center plans in other parts of the U.S.
- A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday for community members to voice concerns about xAI's expansion plans in Southaven.
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