SpaceXAI says 11 turbines shut down at Southaven data center
xAI has shut down all 11 temporary mobile turbines at its Southaven data center, ahead of a new power plant coming online next year. This action follows a federal lawsuit brought by the NAACP, alleging xAI operated without proper permits, despite the federal government defending the AI facilities as crucial to national security.
xAI has announced the shutdown of all 11 temporary mobile turbines at its Southaven facility, with a commitment to being a responsible neighbor.
The company stated that it will continue to remove these turbines over the next year as a new power plant becomes operational. The shutdown comes amidst a federal lawsuit filed by the NAACP, a civil rights group, which accused xAI of failing to secure a permit before activating the turbines. The federal government has defended xAI, asserting that its AI facilities are vital for national security.