News ClipCNBC·Memphis, Shelby County, TN
Elon Musk's Memphis AI empire is the epicenter of the data center backlash$
SpaceXAI's data center developments in Greater Memphis, known as Colossus and Colossus II, have generated significant local backlash due to noise and emissions, influencing similar opposition nationwide. Residents have filed class-action lawsuits against SpaceX over noise, and environmental groups have sued for Clean Air Act violations. This situation has also prompted new state-level actions, including a moratorium in New York and electricity legislation in New Jersey.
7/16/2026
