In related news, Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is expanding its supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee. The city's chamber of commerce also announced that Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer will be establishing operations in Memphis. However, environmental groups have warned about the pollution generated from Musk’s AI data center and its potential impact on the power grid.
Key takeaways:
- Facebook’s parent company Meta is building the largest artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, a $10 billion facility expected to create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs.
- Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is expanding its existing supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, with Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer establishing operations in the city.
- Meta plans to invest $200 million into road and water infrastructure improvements for the parish to offset its water usage, with the facility expected to be completed in 2030.
- Environmental groups have raised concerns over the amount of energy these data centers would use and the potential for higher energy bills for residents, as well as the pollution generated from these facilities.