MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young is speaking out against what he calls “misinformation” surrounding xAI in Memphis. It’s happening as debates and discussions continue among city … ...

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Memphis Mayor Paul Young refutes claims surrounding the xAI project, emphasizing community benefits and investment. The city anticipates $12 million in tax revenue in the first year, with 25% ...

Claim #2: xAI is operating 35 turbines illegally. False. They are operating 21 mobile power units legally, under EPA regulations that allow for temporary power for up to 365 days.

xAI's Whitehaven facility, located at 5420 Tulane Road, is expected to require at least 1 gigawatt of power. That facility, called Colossus 2, is still under construction .

Young said xAI is expected to generate $25 million to $30 million in property taxes and is aiming for a 25% portion to go back into ZIP code 38109.

Advocacy groups and officials voiced concerns over xAI's expansion in South Memphis and potential air pollution risks. A petition was filed with the EPA to enforce air quality standards in the ...

Advocacy groups and officials voiced concerns over xAI's expansion in South Memphis and potential air pollution risks. A petition was filed with the EPA to enforce air quality standards in the ...

Young said xAI is expected to generate $25 million to $30 million in property taxes and is aiming for a 25% portion to go back into ZIP code 38109.