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xAI Expands Memphis Data Center, Sparks Environmental Concerns

12/31/2025

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xAI expands its Memphis data center complex by purchasing a third building, MACROHARDRR.
The expansion targets nearly 2 gigawatts of computing capacity, enough to power about 750,000 homes.
The new facility will support the Colossus and Colossus 2 data centers and their advanced AI models.
xAI aims to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic, while environmental activists criticize the high energy use.
The company did not respond to requests for comment.

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xAI expands its Memphis data center complex by purchasing a third building, MACROHARDRR.
The expansion targets nearly 2 gigawatts of computing capacity, enough to power about 750,000 homes.
The new facility will support the Colossus and Colossus 2 data centers and their advanced AI models.
xAI aims to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic, while environmental activists criticize the high energy use.
The company did not respond to requests for comment.