xAI's turbines under fire for noise pollution

Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, have been complaining for months about the noise produced by 27 temporary gas turbines installed by xAI, Elon Musk's company. The turbines, needed to power the company's artificial intelligence projects, generate constant noise that disturbs the peace of the area.

According to an NBC News report, xAI is operating the turbines day and night, causing significant inconvenience to residents. The company plans to install 41 permanent gas turbines, which should be less noisy, but is still awaiting the necessary permits. In the meantime, xAI has built a $7 million sound barrier to mitigate the problem.

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