‘Elonville’: Mississippi residents say Musk’s xAI is buying up homes if they don’t sue over noise
Summary
xAI has offered to buy homes in Southaven, Mississippi, as it expands its nearby data center operations. Residents say the offers are tied to an agreement not to join a lawsuit over noise from gas turbines powering the facilities; xAI denies the lawsuit’s claims.Key Facts
- A realtor told one resident that xAI was targeting 418 homes and that 18 owners had agreed to sell, according to a recording cited by The Guardian.
- The reported purchase offers require homeowners to agree not to join the noise lawsuit against xAI.
- The homes could house xAI employees, according to the realtor and Southaven’s mayor.
- xAI has built three data centers in the Memphis-Southaven area since July 2024.
- The power site has 69 temporary gas turbines, which residents say create continuous noise.
- The article says the turbines were installed without permits.
- xAI did not respond to questions about the reported purchase target and neighborhood plans, and has said it intends to be a good neighbor.
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