Centering the Data on Data Centers

As cities across the U.S. grapple with the rapid revolution of artificial intelligence, Memphis finds itself in the center of the debate over how to balance protecting community needs with the expansion of the Mississippi Delta’s data center alley.

In this update, we examine the proposed moratorium on new AI data centers in Memphis, how SpaceXAI is currently operating in the area, and what considerations and guardrails residents here and across the country are asking for when data centers come to town.