xAI is buying out homeowners who promise not to sue over data center noise

xAI, a subsidiary of Elon Musk's company, is buying out homes in a Mississippi neighborhood to prevent residents from joining a lawsuit against a data center and power plant. The company is offering to purchase hundreds of homes, with 18 already sold, and is forcing out renters with 60 days' notice. The purchase includes a release agreement that prevents residents from joining the lawsuit or seeking damages. The company denies all allegations against it, but the real estate contract requires property owners to sign a release agreement at closing, releasing claims related to the lawsuit.