Researchers say xAI has minimal air quality impact; Shelby County reports 9 West Nile cases

By Jack Armstrong / Memphis Commercial Appeal

xAI logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)

A team of researchers said the xAI data center in South Memphis isn’t contributing meaningfully to air pollution, while Shelby County has reported nine cases of West Nile Virus so far this year.

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