The Daily Memphian published a series about Colossus, Elon Musk’s supercomputer, and its impact on Memphis.

Investigative reporter Samuel Hardiman begins by laying out the events leading up to xAI’s entry into Memphis, recounting the super swift setup and buildout. Read part one of the series.

Colossus Part One: The race to build the world’s most powerful machine in Memphis

The series’ second part covered power needs for the initial data center and how it could potentially hasten more nuclear energy in the South. Read part two of the series.

Colossus Part Two: How will TVA, MLGW keep up with xAI’s power needs?

Part three focuses on the community response to xAI and concerns about industrial racism and pollution. Read part three of the series.

Colossus Part Three: Can Memphis stop Elon Musk?

In a fourth part to the Memphis xAI series, The Daily Memphian will answer submitted questions from readers. 

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