Elon Musk Gambles Billions in Memphis to Catch Up on AI – WSJ

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This Wall Street Journal investigation examines Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar gamble to build xAI's "Colossus" data centers in Memphis, Tennessee at unprecedented speed to compete in the AI arms race. The article explores the massive power and water demands of the facilities and a community divided over the impacts, as the rapid buildout raises questions about infrastructure strain, environmental consequences, and the costs borne by local residents.

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Alexander Saeedy
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The Wall Street Journal

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