xAI is buying out homeowners who promise not to sue over data center noise
- Who
- xAI subsidiary MZX
- What
- offered to purchase homes in Southaven in exchange for releases of claims related to the lawsuit over its nearby plant
What happened
An xAI subsidiary is reportedly offering to buy homes in Southaven, Mississippi, on terms requiring owners to release legal claims related to its nearby data center and power plant. According to The Guardian, a realtor told one resident that xAI plans to purchase 418 homes. Three residents have sued over alleged near-constant noise and vibrations, while some renters report receiving 60 days’ notice to leave after their landlords agreed to sell.
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An xAI subsidiary, MZX, is offering to buy homes in Southaven, Mississippi, on terms requiring owners to release legal claims tied to a lawsuit over the company’s nearby data center and power plant, The Verge reported, citing The Guardian. Three residents have sued over alleged near-constant noise and vibrations. A realtor told one resident that xAI plans to purchase 418 homes, according to The Guardian. Some renters report receiving 60 days’ notice to leave after their landlords agreed to sell.
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