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Elon Musk's AI factory causes controversy

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Stefan Simons
November 13, 2024

Elon Musk wants to launch the most powerful AI on the market by December 2024. The xAI project has been criticized for contributing to environmental pollution in Memphis due to unapproved gas turbines and excessive water usage.

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