Memphis council delays decision on 12-month data center moratorium
Memphis council delayed a decision on a proposed 12-month ban on new data center developments, despite protests. Memphis is home to xAI's data centers. The moratorium has not been adopted, and the source gives no new date for a decision.
Why it matters
Developers weighing Memphis sites face continued uncertainty over whether new projects could be barred for a year.
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