Crypto News: When Elon Musk brings a supercomputer to town

Elon Musk's xAI startup has chosen to build what could be the "world's largest supercomputer" in Memphis, Tennessee. Construction has already begun at the site of a vacant manufacturing plant in the South Memphis neighborhood, with plans to begin operation as early as 2025.

While the project has drawn excitement from officials over its economic potential, its rapid timeline and lack of detail are raising concerns among some locals: Data processors require massive amounts of water and electricity, and Memphis already struggles with climate change and a strained power grid. Read more from contributor Patrick Sisson. Today on CityLab: In Memphis, a Supercomputer Plan From Elon Musk Stirs Hope and Concern

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Why the Paris Olympics Will Be a Modest Showcase of Wood Architecture
Seeking to boost sustainability rather than build grand monuments as host of the 2024 Summer Games, Paris has turned to flexible, reusable timber.

Can the Paris Olympics Help Revitalize This Long-Troubled Neighborhood?
The only permanent site built for the 2024 Games in central Paris anchors urban regeneration efforts in the northern Porte de La Chapelle neighborhood.

When the Paris 2024 Olympics Threaten a French Institution
The booksellers that have lined the Seine for centuries and the city reach a detente over demands they relocate for the games.

Olympic Athletes Go High-Tech to Beat Extreme Heat
From wearable heat sensors to inflatable ice pools, Olympic athletes are adjusting their training and performance routines for extreme heat.

As weather events increase in frequency, strength and cost, cities are finding it harder to rely on the Federal Emergency Management Agency for aid.

Governor Newsom orders California officials to remove homeless encampments (New York Times)
'It was humiliating.' Evictions in these cities are worse than before Covid (CNN)
Ulez expansion led to significant drop in air pollutants in London, report finds (Guardian)
The greening of planes, trains, and automobiles (Yale Climate Connections)
A century ago, the Paris 1924 summer Olympics (Atlantic)

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