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xAI powers Mississippi data center with eight converted jet engine turbines

Musk's AI company turns to converted jet engines for backup power amid a scramble for data-center electricity.

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What to know

  • xAI has installed eight converted jet engine turbines to power a Mississippi data center.
  • The turbines emit carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds, which carry documented health risks.
  • The move reflects a wider trend of AI companies seeking power sources outside the conventional electrical grid to meet data-center energy demand.

Elon MuskElon Musk Founder and CEO of xAIxAI AI company building the data center

xAI powers Mississippi data center with eight converted jet engine turbines
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    xAI installs eight converted jet engines at Mississippi site

    Tom's Hardware reports that xAI is using eight converted jet engine turbines as a power source for a Mississippi data center, noting the engines produce carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds with known health risks.

    “A Mississippi xAI data center is using eight converted jet engine turbines as a power source despite the known health risks of the carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds they produce.”
    — Tom's Hardware
    1. 1 outlet 8 converted jet engines are powering xAI data centers as companies look for new energy sources

      first by Tom's Hardware, 5d ago