Mississippi sets a new record with a $20 billion investment from xAI, the largest in state history, according to a Facebook post from the company.
The investment will fund the development of the world’s largest supercomputer, positioning Mississippi as a leader in advanced technology.
State officials highlight that Mississippi is not only attracting new industries but also building them, aiming to boost economic growth and innovation.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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