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Memphis being a crime-ridden city is a factor, but it likely wasn’t the deciding one for Elon Musk’s XAI choosing Memphis for the supercomputer. I don’t think he hasn’t factored that item in his decision.
Here are some reasons why Memphis might have been a good choice despite the crime rate:
* Cost: Memphis has a relatively lower cost of living and operating a business compared to other major cities. This could translate to significant savings in running a massive supercomputer facility.
* Location: Memphis is geographically central in the US, offering advantages in data distribution and connectivity for the AI project. Also, Memphis metro area is BIG. You can locate the data center far away from the crime ridden localities.
* Infrastructure: Availability of suitable infrastructure might have been a key factor. Memphis reportedly had a former industrial facility that could be repurposed to house the supercomputer.
* Support: State and Local Memphis government and organizations likely offered strong support and streamlined processes to make the project attractive to XAI.
It’s important to note that while Memphis may have crime challenges, large scale facilities like supercomputers often have their own extensive security measures.