Futuristic AI data center powered by natural gas turbines, illustrating Elon Musk's xAI's energy choices and the debate around sustainable power for AI.
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Elon Musk's xAI Fuels AI with Gas, Questions Solar Future

Elon Musk's xAI is powering its data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines and plans to buy an additional $2.

3 min read·May 23, 2026