Memphis vs Elon Musk: Inside the Controversial $49B Data Center

from Talk That Tech · host Trey Scott & Joseph Smith

In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down the hidden costs of the AI revolution, from your rising electric bill to billion-dollar power grabs across the globe. We cover: Why AI data centers are driving up electricity costs in U.S. cities The controversial X.AI project in Memphis and its potential environmental fallout South Koreas $49 billion national AI strategy Perplexitys wild offer to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion was it real or just genius marketing? The story of a man who got hired for a job that didnt even exist... and got PAID If youre trying to keep up with the ever-shifting landscape of tech, AI, and digital power moves, this episode is for you. Brought to you by Black Tech Global Visit https://blacktechglobal.com for the top upcoming tech events, meetups, and conferences. Hosted by Trey Scott (Tech Bag Trey) & Joseph Smith #AInews #TalkThatTech #ElonMusk #GoogleChrome #DataCenters #SouthKoreaAI #PerplexityAI #TechJobs #EnvironmentalJustice #Memphis #XAI #Yahoo #TechPodcast

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