xAI Memphis runs on burning gas, not the grid
Scaling Web3 and AI through DePIN with Greg Osuri! (Secret Network)
“The xAI data center in Memphis is only deriving about 7 megawatts from the grid. The rest of, like, the 143 megawatt comes from burning the gas. We’re talking about Elon Musk burning gas.” — 00:16:00
Context: Evidence for the grid shortfall; later (00:41:19–00:42:01) he notes increased respiratory illness in South Memphis and a looming lawsuit against xAI.