xAI’s Colossus supercomputer deployed in Tennessee is the largest source of pollution in Shelby County due to its use of 35 fossil-fueled turbines, which emit 2,000 tons of nitrogen oxides annually. The local African-American community has seen a spike in asthma emergencies, with residents holding up their inhalers and questioning “why can’t I breathe healthy at home?” . Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to suspend the project and upgrade emission control equipment.
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