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A Memphis community is leading a fight against Elon Musk's Tesla and its plans to build a massive supercomputer facility, known as Project Dojo, in their neighborhood. The Northpointe area residents are expressing serious concerns about the project's potential impact on their local infrastructure and quality of life.

The controversy centers around the proposed construction of a supercomputer facility that would require enormous amounts of electricity and water for cooling purposes.Local residents and environmental activists argue that the facility could strain the area's power grid and water resources, potentially leading to increased utility costs and environmental issues for the surrounding community.

Key community concerns include:

Excessive power consumption that could affect grid stability
Increased water usage for cooling systems
Potential noise pollution from cooling equipment
Impact on local property values

The Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) utility company has been caught in the middle of this dispute, as residents question whether the local infrastructure can support such an energy-intensive facility. Community activists have been organizing meetings and petitioning local officials to reconsider the project's approval.

While Tesla argues that the supercomputer is essential for developing their autonomous driving technology and other AI initiatives, residents maintain that their community's well-being should take precedence over corporate interests. The ongoing dispute highlights the growing tension between tech ind

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