Memphis fails to pass 1-year data center moratorium, opts for shorter-term ban
Memphis has become a hotspot for data centers driven by Elon Musk's SpaceXAI.
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Memphis has become a hotspot for data centers driven by Elon Musk's SpaceXAI.
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