Musk abandoned his own solar electric economy to burn gas for an unused AI chat
Elon Musk has shifted from advocating for a solar electric economy to using fossil fuels for his AI chatbot operations. His company xAI is now running numerous gas turbines, which has raised environmental concerns. This change contradicts Musk's previous commitments to renewable energy and highlights a significant shift in his business practices.
- ▪Musk previously promoted solar energy as a solution to the United States' energy needs.
- ▪His company xAI is operating 62 unpermitted methane gas turbines that could emit over 6 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
- ▪Environmental groups have called for legal action against xAI for its pollution practices.
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