We are burning fossil fuels to make AI — xAI Memphis
Greg Osuri, CEO of Akash Network, on why compute should be shared with a decentralized marketplace! (LegendsNLeaders)
“The xAI data center in Memphis, owned by Elon Musk, is only able to get 7 MW from the grid, but it’s 150 MW data center… they’re literally burning [liquefied natural] gas to power the data centers, and that’s causing environmental concerns in South Memphis… we’re at a point that we have to burn fossil to make AI. And that’s not sustainable… it’s doubling every 2 years.” — 00:14:52
Context: Citing lawsuits and asthma rates around the Memphis site; “doesn’t matter what side of the political spectrum you fall, nobody wants dirty air.” Quote spans into the [00:15:34] block.