Elon Musk's SpaceX buying out 418 homes near flagship AI data center, but only if they drop participation in lawsuit — report claims the company is targeting an entire neighborhood, but will only buy from people who don't pursue noise pollution complaints
SpaceXSI, Elon Musk's data center business, is reportedly purchasing 418 properties in Colonial Hills, Southaven, near its flagship AI data center, but only from homeowners who drop their participation in a noise pollution lawsuit.
The properties, located about half a mile from the powerplant that will supply SpaceX's data centers, are being acquired through door-to-door offers by real estate agents representing the company. The condition for these purchases is that homeowners must withdraw from a class-action lawsuit concerning noise pollution from the gas turbines powering the GPUs.
Staff Housing Expansion
MZX, the SpaceXSI subsidiary operating the Colossus II site, sent an open letter to residents stating the company "requires property for its business purposes." Mayor Darren Musselwhite confirmed the properties will house SpaceX staff as operations expand.
requires property for its business purposes
Musk's Personal Oversight
Elon Musk himself is staying in the area four nights per week in an Airstream trailer to personally supervise the data center construction necessary to power Grok AI, indicating the project's high priority for the company.
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