xAI Memphis Data Center Faces Backlash Over Air Quality Testing

xAI Memphis Data Center Faces Backlash Over Air Quality Testing

xAI Memphis Data Center Air Quality Testing Raises Transparency Concerns Public concern is mounting around the xAI Memphis data center air quality after recent reports revealed gaps in environmental testing near Elon Musk’s Colossus data hub. Operated using natural gas turbines, the center has become a focal point for environmental scrutiny by Memphis residents and advocacy groups. On June 25, 2025, the City of Memphis released preliminary air quality results showing “no dangerous levels” of the 10 pollutants measured. However, environmental watchdogs argue that the omission of ozone—a key indicator of smog—undermines the credibility of the findings. Given that air pollution has long been a health concern for communities near industrial facilities, calls for accountability and improved transparency are growing louder. Image Credits:Brandon Dill for The Washington Post / Getty Images City Defends Testing, But Key Omission Fuels Doubt Despite assurances from local officials, critics say the…