Elon Musk's Memphis AI empire is the epicenter of the data center backlash Elon Musk's AI data center in Memphis has become the focal point of growing backlash against large-scale AI infrastructure projects, according to a CNBC report. The facility, part of Musk's broader AI ambitions, has drawn criticism from local residents and environmental groups over energy consumption and resource allocation. Access Denied You don't have permission to access "http://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/elon-musk-memphis-ai-colossus-data-center.html" on this server. Reference 18.162c1102.1784355669.8ccbcb3c https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.162c1102.1784355669.8ccbcb3c