xAI to expand Memphis supercomputer facility [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — xAI announced the expansion of its “Colossus” supercomputer facility at the Greater Memphis Chamber Annual Chairman’s Luncheon.

According to Chamber officials, the expansion will go toward establishing Memphis as a global epicenter for AI computing technology.

The project is already in development and will incorporate at least one million new graphics processing units. Officials with Greater Memphis Chamber said it will mark the largest capital investment in the region’s history.

Along with the capital investment, the expansion of the facility will welcome Fortune 500 tech companies, NVIDIA, Dell and Supermicro Computer to the Memphis area. Officials said the introduction of these companies will further cement Memphis’ place as the “digital delta”.

“When we announced six months ago that xAI would make Memphis its home for Colossus, we recognized it as our defining …