xAI Data Center Power Strategy Faces Regulatory Hurdle

xAI's innovative approach to powering its Memphis data center with methane gas turbines has caught the attention of regulators. This development underscores the growing importance of sustainable practices within the AI industry, opening doors for potentially cleaner energy solutions. The local community's reaction highlights the significance of environmental considerations in groundbreaking tech ventures.

• •xAI's Memphis data center's power generation method was deemed illegal.
• •The use of methane gas turbines for power generation is the focus of the regulatory action.
• •The local community has long protested the data center's power strategy.