Mississippi residents sue Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX over noise
Mississippi residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX.
They say a gas power plant, built to run xAI's data centers, makes so much noise it's hurting their peace of mind and lowering property values for more than 10,000 locals.
The complaint calls the noise "omnipresent and inescapable," arguing it's made life at home stressful.
MZX Tech named in suit
The suit also targets MZX Tech, an xAI subsidiary.
This follows an earlier NAACP lawsuit about possible environmental law violations at the same plant, which could get federal attention soon.
Attorney Robert Wiygul summed up the frustration: "Our homes are supposed to be a sanctuary for us against the world," but "when they are invaded by noise 24 hours a day... it takes that fundamental peace of a good and decent life away from us."
Interestingly, Elon Musk himself isn't named as a defendant in either case.