Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is expanding its supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, with Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer also establishing operations in the city. Environmental groups have warned of pollution from Musk’s AI data center, citing concerns over strain on the power grid and ground-level ozone production. The Southern Environmental Law Center criticized xAI for a lack of transparency in its operations, particularly in relation to its impact on local communities.
Key takeaways:
- Meta, Facebook's parent company, is building its 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 supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, with Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer also establishing operations in the city.
- Environmental groups have raised concerns over the data centers' reliance on fossil fuels, with potential impacts on energy bills for Louisiana residents and pollution in Memphis.
- Meta plans to invest $200 million into road and water infrastructure improvements for Richland parish in Louisiana, with the facility expected to be completed in 2030.