xAI installs eight converted jet engines to power Mississippi data center
rbanffy · hn · 2026-11-04
Per Tom's Hardware, xAI has installed eight converted jet engines to power its Mississippi data center. Permits allow pollutant limits 25% above the standard, raising concerns over carbon monoxide emissions as AI compute buildout strains local power infrastructure.
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