Musk's Memphis AI data centre becomes symbol of US backlash against data centres

Elon Musk's Colossus AI data centre in Memphis has become the focal point of a nationwide backlash against data centre expansion. Policy proposals, protests and lawsuits are emerging across the US, with Colossus and Memphis cited as a cautionary example of unchecked AI infrastructure growth. Critics highlight the environmental and community impact of such facilities.

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