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00:02Representative Frank Pallone, the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee,
00:06demanded a tour of SpaceX's XAI data centers and power plants near Memphis, according to CNBC.
00:13In a letter sent Wednesday, Pallone said Americans are increasingly concerned about the impact of AI data centers on electricity
00:20prices,
00:21the power grid, pollution, and local communities.
00:24He also accused SpaceX of creating health risks by using off-grid gas turbines without proper permits and pollution controls.
00:32Public opposition to AI data centers is growing, with 7 in 10 Americans saying they would oppose one being built
00:39in their local area.
00:41Pallone demanded information about Musk's facilities by August 11, while SpaceX did not respond to a request for comment.
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