xAI offers to buy Mississippi homes to avoid data center lawsuits

According to The Guardian, a subsidiary of Elon Musk's xAI is offering to buy homes in Southaven, Mississippi, provided residents don't join a lawsuit over its nearby data center and power plant. A realtor said xAI plans to buy 418 homes, with 18 owners already set to sell; renters report 60-day notices.

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