Press & media
MCAP IN THE NEWS
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Environmental groups concerned over potential impact of possible xai supercomputer site in southwest memphis
June 6, 2024 | Local ABC24
“xAI and a supercomputer is the stuff of science fiction. But we cannot ignore our reality.”
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Environmental Groups ask mlgw to work with musk's xai to use clean energy and reclaimed water
June 19, 2024 | Local ABC24
“Because what we cant do is continue to sacrifice our environment for prosperity and for profit
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MEMPHIS Leaders celebrate XAI, but will its 'burden' go unchecked?
July 22, 2024 | MLK50
“We can't continue to perpetuate and allow corporations to act in this exact same way that they’ve done for nearly 100 years, where they continue to exploit our communities.” -
In Memphis, an ai supercomputer from elon musk stirs hope and concern
July 25, 2024 | Bloomberg
“To come into our city, and build this gigantic factory, without any public input or any public meetings, it’s just irresponsible.” -
Elon Musk's new AI data center raises energy and water concerns in Memphis
August 9, 2024 | Newsweek
“Right down the road, unfortunately, is where you have 16 toxic release facilities. We have seen our life expectancy continue to plummet” -
Permits not required for temporary XAI turbines
August 10, 2024 | Daily Memphian
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mlgw answers customer questions on incoming xai supercomputer facility, one advocacy group says other key stakeholders were missing
August 10, 2024 | Local ABC24
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National, local leaders ask health department to investigate xai facility
August 27, 2024 | Local Fox 13
“We have to set a new precedent. What we know is that this area, specifically in southwest Memphis, continues to be a target” -
How Memphis became a battleground over Elon musk's XAI supercomputer
September 11, 2024 | NPR
“We have been deemed by xAI not even valuable enough to have a conversation with”