Engineer at Elon Musk's xAI Departs After Spilling the Beans

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12. As for "we" don't need to be doing this, the thing about corrupt oligarchs is that they know "we" can't stop them. BUT.

They're wrong. Musk and his xAI data center will lose in court.

Elon Musk's company xAI is facing a potential lawsuit, spearheaded by the NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center, for operating a Memphis data center using unpermitted gas turbines, violating the Clean Air Act, and causing significant air pollution in predominantly Black communities, leading to health concerns and environmental justice issues. The groups sent a formal notice in June 2025, giving xAI 60 days to comply before filing a full lawsuit, alleging violations of federal law for operating without necessary permits and controls for hazardous emissions.

Environmental Justice:
The facility is near predominantly African-American communities already facing health disparities.
Unpermitted Operation:
The turbines have been operating for over a year without proper permits, potentially making the site a major source of pollution in the county.
EPA Involvement:
A recent EPA rule change in early 2026 seems to support the environmental groups' stance, clarifying that permits are required and disproving xAI's claimed loophole.