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The environmental Racism of AI
by Linds
An exploration of the xAI data center in Memphis, Tennessee and how its very existence and operation is a poignant example of environmental racism. I do a deep dive on the backstory, how it relates to theories about racism and environmental pollutants from feminist theorists, and talk about the impacts and context of environmental racism with a few guests. Special thanks to Grace Fortson, Ethan LaRose, and Nick Toney for your help and participation in this project. Photo credits to Stu Boyd II, Commercial AppealInspiration for this project by More Perfect Union: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VJT2JeDCywReferences: Boyd II, S. (2025, June 17). Tigers against pollution leads march against Xai in Memphis: See photos from the protest. The Commercial Appeal. https://www.commercialappeal.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/06/17/protest-against-xai-in-memphis-tennessee/84248385007/ <
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An exploration of the xAI data center in Memphis, Tennessee and how its very existence and operation is a poignant example of environmental racism. I do a deep dive on the backstory, how it relates to theories about racism and environmental pollutants from feminist theorists, and talk about the impacts and context of environmental racism with a few guests. Special thanks to Grace Fortson, Ethan LaRose, and Nick Toney for your help and participation in this project. Photo credits to Stu Boyd II, Commercial AppealInspiration for this project by More Perfect Union: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VJT2JeDCywReferences: Boyd II, S. (2025, June 17). Tigers against pollution leads march against Xai in Memphis: See photos from the protest. The Commercial Appeal. https://www.commercialappeal.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/06/17/protest-against-xai-in-memphis-tennessee/84248385007/ <
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