Elon Musk’s xAI to Build World’s Largest Supercomputer in Memphis

Elon Musk Super Computer

Businessman and investor Elon Musk plans to build the world’s largest supercomputer in Memphis, representing the city’s largest capital investment by a new-to-market company in its history.

Musk’s company, xAI, would build its supercomputer, called Gigafactory of Compute, in an existing former manufacturing facility, if approved by local entities.

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Greater Memphis Chamber Seeks $50 Million to Address Crime, Support for State Senator’s Bail Reform in Letter to Gov. Bill Lee

The Greater Memphis Chamber sent a letter to Governor Bill Lee (R) on Tuesday, requesting money, resources and new legislation to address the record high crime in Memphis. Among the requests include the passage of bills by State Senator Brent Taylor (R-Memphis) to reform Tennessee bail and sentencing practices.

The letter, written by Greater Memphis Chamber President Ted Townsend, appears to have the support of the chamber’s Chairman’s Circle, which includes prominent private sector leaders from more than 80 Memphis businesses.

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