NAACP Demands Elon Musk Shut Down Supercomputer Operation
The NAACP is calling for the immediate closure of Elon Musk’s Colossus supercomputer operations center in Memphis, Tennessee, citing significant environmental and public health risks. According to reports, the facility is one of the largest industrial sources of smog-forming pollutants in the city.
Community members have expressed frustration over the lack of transparency and public input during the facility’s planning stages. Many residents only learned about the project through local news reports, with no prior consultation or opportunity to address potential concerns.
The NAACP’s call to shut down the Colossus facility underscores ongoing concerns about environmental justice and corporate accountability, particularly in marginalized communities.
Elon Musk recently stepped down from his position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and publicly criticized President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk described the bill as a “disgusting abomination,” saying it’s projected to add $2.5 trillion to the federal deficit and excessive spending. His departure from DOGE and subsequent criticism signal a growing rift between Musk and the Trump administration.
