Civil rights group NAACP has called for the immediate shutdown of Elon Musk's "Colossus" supercomputer, operated by xAI, located in Memphis's Boxtown neighborhood. The organization argues that the facility is endangering public health due to unlawful air emissions and regulatory evasion. Key Concerns Raised by NAACP: Health Hazards: Colossus relies on dozens of gas turbines—reports suggest up to 35—generating pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, that pose serious risks to nearby residents. Boxtown already suffers from elevated rates of asthma and cancer, and little has been done to address the added environmental burden. Regulatory Shortcomings: The NAACP accuses xAI, Memphis Light Gas & Water (MLGW), and the Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) of circumventing air quality rules. Rather than using a single...