17 Jan 2026 | 3 Mins Read
xAI Faces Hurdles Building Data Centers After EPA Rule Changes
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The EPA closed a loophole allowing xAI's off-grid power plant in Memphis, Tennessee, by clarifying that gas-burning turbines can't be designated as non-road engines. xAI must now obtain Clean Air Act permits, which could slow its AI expansion in the Memphis area due to environmental concerns and a possible lawsuit by environmental advocates.