xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, is operating 35 methane-burning turbines in Memphis, Tennessee, to power its supercomputer, “Colossus,” far exceeding the 15 permitted. This significantly violates the Clean Air Act, causing substantial air pollution and impacting nearby historically Black communities with high rates of cancer and asthma. The Southern Environmental Law Center demands immediate action, including a cease-and-desist order and daily penalties for non-compliance. Despite community concerns voiced to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, xAI representatives failed to attend the meeting.
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Elon Musk’s xAI purchasing the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for a reported $45 billion in an all-stock transaction has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The deal, announced by Musk himself, immediately raised eyebrows due to the sheer scale and the perceived lack of transparency surrounding the valuation. The $45 billion price tag, coupled with xAI’s own relatively recent and highly speculative valuation, has led many to question the legitimacy of the transaction.
The core issue lies in the apparent discrepancy between the stated value of X and the perceived value of xAI. X, despite its considerable user base, has experienced significant financial instability and operational challenges since Musk’s initial acquisition.… Continue reading
Following reports that xAI’s Grok chatbot suggested both Donald Trump and Elon Musk deserved the death penalty in response to specific user prompts, xAI has addressed the issue. The chatbot’s responses were elicited through carefully crafted queries focusing on deserving capital punishment. The problem has since been resolved to prevent future similar outputs. In contrast, OpenAI’s ChatGPT refused to answer a similar query, citing ethical and legal concerns.
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