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xAI faces noise lawsuit as homes near Mississippi data center are offered for sale
xAI’s data center in Southaven, Mississippi, powers the company’s Grok AI model using high-performance computers.
The facility relies on gas turbines for electricity, and nearby residents say the turbines create constant, disruptive noise.
Three residents have sued xAI and MZX Tech, the company operating the turbines, over noise and vibrations.
A Mississippi court refused to dismiss the lawsuit, so the case can continue.
Meanwhile, MZX Tech agents have offered to buy homes in the area, with reports saying as many as 418 properties could be involved.
Some owners have agreed to sell, and five sales have reportedly been completed; sellers are said to have to agree not to join the noise lawsuit.
xAI has disputed claims that it has caused unreasonable noise and says it has taken steps such as building sound barriers.
The dispute now centers on the continuing lawsuit and the home-buyout offers, while some local supporters say the data center could bring jobs and tax revenue.
A Mississippi court refused to dismiss a lawsuit over noise and vibrations linked to xAI’s data center and gas turbines in Southaven.
Three residents filed the lawsuit in June against xAI and facility operator MZX Tech.
Residents say the turbines’ noise disrupts their lives, while xAI disputes allegations of reckless noise pollution.
MZX Tech representatives have offered to buy nearby homes, and some owners have agreed to sell.
- Who
- Three Southaven residents are suing xAI and MZX Tech. The case concerns the companies’ data center and power facility.
- What
- A Mississippi court refused to dismiss the lawsuit over alleged noise and vibrations.
- When
- The residents filed suit in June. The court ruling was reported on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- Southaven, Mississippi, near xAI’s data center and gas-turbine power facility.
- Why
- The residents say the facility causes regular noise and vibrations. xAI says it is attentive to good relations with its neighbors and has installed sound barriers.
Southaven residents suing xAI
xAI and MZX Tech
Noise and vibrations
Southaven residents suing xAI
Residents say the facility regularly causes noise and vibrations that disturb them.
xAI and MZX Tech
xAI rejected allegations of reckless noise pollution and said it is attentive to good neighbor relations.
Lawsuit
Southaven residents suing xAI
The residents brought a case seeking to address the alleged effects of the facility.
xAI and MZX Tech
MZX Tech representatives have offered to buy nearby homes; sellers are reportedly required to agree not to join the noise lawsuit.
Three residents filed a lawsuit against xAI and MZX Tech over alleged noise and vibrations.
Reports said a Mississippi court had refused to dismiss the case.
- Location
- Southaven, Mississippi
- Plaintiffs
- Three residents
- Defendants
- xAI and MZX Tech
- Potential home purchases
- Up to 418 houses, according to a Guardian report cited by Bild
- Agreed sales
- 18 owners reportedly indicated they intended to sell; five sales were officially completed, according to Bild
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What people are saying
It sounds like an airplane, but continuously. It is unbelievably loud.
very concerned about good neighbor relations
This development will bring taxpayers in DeSoto County unprecedented tax revenues that will improve the quality of life for everyone.