Elon Musk quietly buys a $1 billion gas turbine company to power Grok

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Elon Musk acquired APR Energy, a mobile gas and diesel turbine company with over 1 GW capacity, to power xAI's Grok data centers.
The $1 billion+ deal was uncovered via an FTC notice, with no public announcement, and involves fossil-fuel combustion for quick deployment.
xAI uses unpermitted gas turbines in Memphis, facing legal challenges from environmental groups over pollution and health risks in nearby communities.
Grok's primary traffic is driven by adult content, including porn generation and AI companions, raising ethical concerns about its use.
Musk's move contrasts with his past advocacy for solar energy, as Tesla dropped 'sustainable' from its mission and he now owns a fossil fuel company.
Critics argue Musk could use Tesla's clean energy solutions like Megapacks but chose gas turbines for speed, prioritizing AI ambitions over environmental principles.

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