[seattle_spring]

You're asking how breaking the law is cheating? If not, can you clarify your question?

[charcircuit]

It's not breaking the law as xAI are using mobile generators.

[glaucon]

As the article mentions under some circumstances trailer mounted generators are not considered stationary and that is the basis of the plaintiffs claim.

[MallocVoidstar]

"Mobile" generators that are sitting in one place and not moving.

[charcircuit]

That is how mobile generators operate in 99% of situations. "Mobile" is referring to how the generator can be transported to different locations to be used where power is needed.

[Gud]

No, “mobile generators” are not constantly powered at one location.

Typically they are unused in storage and brought to location without power. It could be a warehouse with sensitive equipment (freezers etc), a hospital in need of extra power etc.

This is clearly a case of abuse and people should go to jail for wrecking the planet.

I work in the energy sector and I’ve done routine maintenance on backup generators, including work on the diesel engines.

[charcircuit]

>No, “mobile generators” are not constantly powered at one location.

xAI temporarily has these generators at the location. It's not meant to be constantly be there.

[Gud]

And how long is “temporary”?

They are normally used during power outages or during construction(days, not weeks).

[nerdsniper]

Exactly their point.