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xAI is buying out homeowners who promise not to sue over data center noise
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
xAI's subsidiary is purchasing homes in Southaven, Mississippi, with the condition that residents waive their right to join a lawsuit against the company's nearby data center and power plant, according to The Guardian. A realtor contacted residents door-to-door with purchase offers tied to non-litigation agreements. The data center and associated power plant have been the subject of legal action by neighborhood residents.
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