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xAI installs eight converted jet engines in Mississippi to power its data center

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Data center providers are turning to old jet engines to power their output — Elon Musk's xAI installs eight converted engines for a major boost
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xAI, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, has installed eight converted jet engines in Mississippi to boost power for its data center. The report says data centre operators are turning to such engines because they need faster electricity supplies amid grid shortages, while environmental concerns about the approach remain.

This continues an earlier story: Data centers are turning to old jet engines to generate power as grid waits grow

Later: AI power rush sends data centres hunting for used turbines and jet engines

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    TechRadar reports that xAI has installed eight converted jet engines in Mississippi as data centre operators seek faster electricity supplies amid grid shortages and environmental concerns.

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