xAI, Memphis and Elon Musk

Elon Musk finally reveals ‘why Memphis’ for xAI supercomputer
Months after xAI put its operations in Memphis, Elon Musk finally announced why he chose the Bluff City to host the world’s largest artificial intelligence
Elon Musk's xAI plans $80m wastewater treatment plant to service Memphis supercomputer
Elon Musk's AI startup is working with Cerafiltec, a German company that specializes in providing ceramic membranes that can be used to filter dirty water, to develop the water treatment plant at a site in Memphis. The project will cost $80 million and be built on a 13-acre site xAI is set to acquire from the city council.
xAI’s “Colossus” supercomputer raises health questions in Memphis
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI plans to continue using 15 gas turbines to power its "Colossus" supercomputer in Memphis, Tennessee, according to an operating
Why Elon Musk chose Memphis for xAI facility
At the end of a product-release broadcast on X, Elon Musk explained why xAI chose the Bluff City and the former Electrolux building in Southwest Memphis.
South Memphis residents speak out against expansion of Elon Musk's xAI
South Memphis residents of the Boxtown Neighborhood Association voiced concerns over the xAI facility and potential greywater site.
Elon Musk's xAI wants to use gas turbines long-term at Memphis site, documents show
AI has filed for a permit with the Shelby County Department of Health that would allow for 15 gas turbines to operate 24/7 at its Memphis site.
Elon Musk launches Grok 3, the ‘smartest AI on Earth’
Elon Musk’s startup xAI announced the Grok 3 AI models, which he claims are “the smartest AI on Earth.” The company posted the launch event video on February 18, 2025, demonstrating the AI’s ability to perform sophisticated reasoning.
Elon Musk’s xAI says ‘world’s smartest’ Grok 3 available for free: Here’s how to access it
Dubai: Elon Musk has made Grok 3, the latest and most advanced artificial intelligence model from xAI, available for free to all users. Previously exclusive to Premium Plus subscribers on X (formerly Twitter),
Elon Musk Unveils xAI’s Grok 3 Claiming It Is ‘Smartest AI on Earth’
Elon Musk has launched Grok 3, claiming it to be the smartest and most sarcastic AI. It answers “almost anything”.
Memphis City Council approves xAI land deal for wastewater facility
Memphis City Council has approved an $820,000 land deal for 13 acres with CTC Property, an affiliate of Elon Musk's xAI.
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Memphis agrees to sell land for xAI wastewater treatment facility
The Memphis City Council on Tuesday gave the green light for xAI to build a wastewater recycling plant in Southwest Memphis.
Memphis City Council committee OKs xAI land deal for wastewater facility. What's next?
A Memphis City Council committee has approved an $820,000 land deal for 13 acres with CTC Property, an affiliate of Elon Musk ...
Memphis city council approves water treatment project for xAI facility
Memphis city council members plan to move forward with water treatment plant near xAI facility. Mayor Young called the vote a ...
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TN Politics: Local Officials Warm up to xAI's Greywater and Solar Plans
The company's growing supercomputer needs lots of water and power. Investments in sustainable resources are changing public ...
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xAI rep on city land deal: ‘I want Memphis to win’
A city council committee Tuesday approved selling land to xAI to build a water recycling facility that will cool its Colossus ...
Elon Musk quietly built a 2nd mega-data center for xAI in Atlanta with $700 million worth of chips and cables
Last year, xAI built a massive data center in Memphis, but the company has also been quietly setting up another facility in Georgia.
Unpacking xAI and MLGW contracts and what the project's growing energy demands mean
Elon Musk's xAI has ambitious goals at its Memphis facility. Here are the MLGW contracts currently in place, as xAI's energy ...