Mississippi Holds Hearing on xAI Data Center Amid Environmental Lawsuit Threat

Mississippi is conducting a hearing regarding a proposed xAI data center, which is facing opposition and a potential environmental lawsuit.

17 Feb, 10:30 — 17 Feb, 17:00

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The expansion of data centers, particularly by major tech companies like xAI, raises significant environmental concerns due to their substantial energy and water demands. Local government hearings and potential lawsuits highlight the growing tension between technological development and environmental protection, impacting local communities and natural resources.

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Only Reuters directly covers the story of Mississippi holding a hearing on the xAI data center amidst environmental lawsuit threats. The Wall Street Journal's article, while related to data centers, discusses the general topic of how jet engines power them and does not address the specific Mississippi event or the environmental concerns.

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