Tech billionaire Elon Musk is at it again, this time wreaking environmental havoc in Memphis with his xAI’s “Colossus” data center. The NAACP isn’t sitting quiet about this environmental injustice happening right in the heart of a historically Black neighborhood.

Toxic Tech in Boxtown

Nestled in South Memphis’ Boxtown neighborhood, the xAI facility is pumping out hazardous air pollutants like it’s going out of style. We’re talking formaldehyde and nitrogen-oxide emissions that would make even the most relaxed environmental regulator break a sweat.

Health Risks and Corporate Negligence

The numbers are terrifying. Cancer risks in this area are already four times the national average, and xAI seems more concerned with powering its supercomputer than protecting community health. The company has been operating 35 gas turbines without proper permits, essentially treating local residents like disposable tech collateral.

A Familiar Pattern of Environmental Racism

This isn’t just about a data center - it’s about systemic environmental racism. The NAACP is calling out how industries consistently dump pollution into communities of color, creating a toxic legacy that continues to harm Black neighborhoods across the United States.

The civil rights organization is demanding immediate action: either completely halt xAI’s operations or ensure the company follows clean air regulations. Will Musk listen? Don’t hold your breath - literally or figuratively.