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Massive GPU data center dubbed 'Gigafactory of Compute'

Environmental groups are optimistic a site in southwest Memphis will do more good for the region than harm, but said they’re going to need to see it to believe it.

The Greater Memphis Chamber made the announcement during a news conference on Wednesday, saying the company, xAI, will build the world's largest supercomputer.

The greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday Elon Musk will build the world's largest supercomputer dubbed the xAI Gigafactory of Compute in Memphis.

That might be bluster as several tech giants are also building their own massive data centers, but xAi apparently wants to install 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs to train its Grok AI.

Elon Musk's AI startup to build its "gigafactory of compute" in Memphis, Tennessee

Elon Musk's AI company may be building a supercomputer, the Gigafactory of Compute, in Memphis, Tennessee.

President Cyril Ramaphosa could face legal action if he signs the Bela Bill without considering requests from the union and the DA.

One hundred days into the year 2024, homicides in Memphis have topped 100, according to Memphis Police.

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Telisa Franklin said she chose to open her business Flowers & More on Summer Avenue near Baltic because so many young girls and boys in the area never dreamed of walking into a flower shop. “I thought I was going to fix some of the problems by being a beacon of light,” […]