xAI Adds 19 New Gas Turbines Despite Ongoing Lawsuit
Wired AI Molly Taft May 13, 2026

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# AI Company Expands Power Usage Amid Environmental Concerns Elon Musk's AI company xAI is adding more gas-powered generators to its massive computing facility even while facing a lawsuit over air quality issues. The expansion suggests the company is prioritizing its ability to train AI models over resolving the environmental complaints from the surrounding community.
Emails show that Elon Musk’s company is expanding its use of portable gas-fired power at its Colossus 2 site as a fight over air quality continues.
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