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Musk's xAI and SpaceX sued over disruptions from data center plant
Residents of a Mississippi city bordering Tennessee filed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk‘s xAI and SpaceX, alleging that a data center and power-generation facility near Memphis has subjected thousands of people to “pervasive and inescapable” noise and vibrations.
TL;DR
- A class-action lawsuit has been filed by over 10,000 Mississippi residents against Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX.
- The lawsuit alleges a data center and power facility near Memphis is causing "pervasive and inescapable" noise and vibrations.
- Residents report disruptions to sleep, daily activities, and the ability to enjoy their homes, leading to claims of diminished property values.
- The complaint suggests a trend of AI infrastructure development near residential areas, negatively impacting quality of life.
- Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages for emotional distress and other alleged harms.
- A previous lawsuit by the NAACP accused xAI of operating gas turbines without an air permit, potentially violating the Clean Air Act.