# xAI subsidiary offers home purchases tied to releases of plant claims

_Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:02 AM EDT · Infrastructure, AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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An xAI subsidiary is offering to buy homes in Southaven, Mississippi, in exchange for releases of claims related to its nearby plant, The Verge reported. A letter from subsidiary MZX says sellers would surrender possible damages and other relief in a residents' lawsuit, along with their ability to bring their own related claims.

Three residents accuse the data center and gas-fired turbines of producing near-constant noise and vibrations. MZX denies the allegations. A realtor reportedly told a resident that xAI plans to purchase 418 homes; renters reported receiving 60 days' notice after landlords agreed to sell.

## Sources

- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1020596/xai-mississippi-neighborhood-data-center-lawsuit)

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