Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils Plans for ’World’s Most Powerful’ Supercomputer in Memphis

In this episode, we discuss Elon Musk's xAI and its plans to build the 'world's most powerful' supercomputer in Memphis. We explore the potential community and environmental impact of this ambitious project and the University of Memphis' investment in AI research following xAI's announcement.

Sources:
https://www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-supercomputer-memphis-tennessee-water-1909455
https://interestingengineering.com/culture/memphis-world-largest-supercomputer-elon-musks-xai
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/06/07/elon-musks-xai-vs-ornls-frontier-battle-for-no-1-supercomputer/73989597007/
https://wreg.com/news/local/shelby-county-leaders-have-few-answers-on-xai-supercomputer-plans/
https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2024/06/06/xai-supercomputer-help-memphis-crime/73991833007/
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/xai-supercomputer-may-1m-gallons-174133396.html
https://wreg.com/news/local/university-of-memphis-putting-1m-into-artificial-intelligence-programs/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/education/university-of-memphis-investing-1-million-ai-research-learning-xai/522-c57bf270-a085-45e7-9eee-5f8f3b7db47b

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:38) Elon Musk's xAI to Build 'World's Most Powerful' Supercomputer in Memphis
(00:01:55) Community and Environmental Impact of xAI's Supercomputer Project in Memphis
(00:04:06) University of Memphis Invests in AI Research Following xAI's Announcement