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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Louisiana Hands Meta a Tax Break and Power for Its Biggest Data Center

Meta's new 4-million-square-foot Louisiana data center faces backlash after scaled-back job promises and rushed approval for natural-gas turbines that raise environmental and utility-cost concerns.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

xAI gets permits for 15 natural gas generators at Memphis data center | TechCrunch

xAI has received permits to operate 15 natural gas turbines despite operating additional generators without permits, capable of producing 421 megawatts. Concerns about air pollution and violations of the Clean Air Act have been raised.
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