{
  "id": 17084769,
  "title": "Elon Musk's SpaceX buying out 418 homes near flagship AI data center, but only if they drop participation in lawsuit — report claims the company is targeting an entire neighborhood, but will only buy from people who don't pursue noise pollution complaints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/elon-musks-spacex-buying-out-418-homes-near-flagship-ai-data-center",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:40:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/elon-musks-spacex-buying-out-418-homes-near-flagship-ai-data-center-but-only-if-they-drop-participation-in-lawsuit-report-claims-the-company-is-targeting-an-entire-neighborhood-but-will-only-buy-from-people-who-dont-pursue-noise-pollution-complaints"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SpaceX, under Elon Musk's leadership, is acquiring 418 homes in Colonial Hills, Southaven, near its AI data center. The real estate transactions hinge on a condition: homeowners must waive their participation in a class-action lawsuit over noise pollution caused by the company's gas turbines. The Colossus II site, operated by SpaceX's subsidiary MZX, has been facing criticism for its unpermitted turbines and associated air pollution. Elon Musk reportedly resides in an Airstream trailer near the site to oversee the data center's construction. Despite promises to eliminate unpermitted turbines within a year, persistent noise issues have persisted, with residents reporting sleep deprivation and distress. The class-action lawsuit alleges that the noise pollution is unbearable, likened to an airplane engine running continuously. One plaintiff, Jason Haley, described the noise as torturous, causing insomnia and a loss of hope. SpaceX and Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite deny the allegations, stating that the company has taken measures to reduce noise and comply with local ordinances. However, the controversy has sparked mixed reactions among residents, with some agreeing to sell their homes for relief from the noise, while others remain unaffected or even benefit from increased local business activity.",
  "summary": "The properties will supposedly house SpaceXSI staff while also giving a chance to those who don't want to live near the data center to sell their homes.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "published": "2026-10-29T07:33:00.000Z"
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}