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By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 16, 2025 5:40 PM CT | Published: June 16, 2025 4:00 AM CT

A decrepit cemetery sign sparked a partnership between a Memphis school and Elon Musk-founded xAI. 

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Dima Amro

Dima Amro is a native Memphian who covers commercial real estate and economic development for The Daily Memphian. She received her B.A. in journalism at the University of Memphis and M.A. in investigative journalism at American University.


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