Musk's xAI, SpaceX sued by Mississippi residents over noise from data center power plant
( June 8, 2026, 19:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX are facing a proposed class action filed by Mississippi residents who allege that a power plant fueling nearby data centers is creating inescapable noise pollution that has eroded their health and home values. The lawsuit alleges that Musk’s companies have negligently failed to curb the disturbance. Three residents are seeking to represent a class estimated at more than 10,000 members. "It is a textbook example of putting profits over people, with corporate interests trampling residents' fundamental right to use and enjoy their property," residents said in their complaint.See attached file....
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