NAACP呼吁停止马斯克xAI“巨人”超级计算机运营，指责其污染社区

Core Points - The NAACP is calling for the cessation of operations at the "Colossus" facility run by Elon Musk's xAI in Memphis due to environmental concerns [1][3] - The NAACP criticized local authorities for their inadequate response to the facility's operations, which they label as a "polluting data center" [3][4] - The facility's gas turbines have been reported to emit harmful pollutants, including formaldehyde, exceeding EPA limits [3][4] Group 1 - The NAACP sent a letter to the Shelby County Health Department and Memphis Light, Gas and Water, demanding an emergency order to halt xAI's operations [3] - The letter highlighted that xAI has operated at least 35 gas turbines without proper permits over the past year, despite local officials previously stating that permits were not required for the first year of use [3] - The facility is located near Boxtown, a historically Black community, raising concerns about increased pollution in areas that are not the source of industrial activities [3] Group 2 - The Shelby County Health Department is criticized for allowing xAI to operate despite known health issues in the area, including cancer risks that are four times the national average [4] - The NAACP's letter was addressed to Michelle Taylor, the director of the Shelby County Health Department, who is set to leave for a position in Baltimore [4] - A spokesperson for Memphis Light, Gas and Water stated that they had not yet received the NAACP's letter [4]