May 31, 2025:
NAACP Demands Halt to xAIs Memphis Data Center - The NAACP has called on Memphis officials to shut down xAI's Colossus data center, highlighting significant pollution issues affecting the Black community in Boxtown. They allege that xAI uses unpermitted gas turbines, releasing hazardous pollutants such as formaldehyde and nitrogen oxide beyond EPA limits.
The letter criticizes local authorities for failing to properly regulate these emissions, despite high cancer risks in the area. The NAACP has communicated these concerns to local health and utility officials, demanding immediate action against the reported environmental threats.
