Elon Musk's Memphis AI empire is the epicenter of the data center backlash
Data center-related policy proposals, protests and litigation are underway across the country citing Colossus and Memphis as a cautionary tale.
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Published: 17 July 2026
Source: CNBC Technology
Category: News
Topics: Regulation · Environment
Retrieved: 17 July 2026
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