Kevin O'Leary backed a proposed 40,000-acre Utah AI data-center district with up to 9 gigawatts of power; months later, the project has been downsized and remains stalled after local backlash
- Kevin O'Leary (Picture: CNBC)Kevin O’Leary backed a proposed 40,000-acre AI data centre district in Utah, with plans for up to 9 gigawatts of power.
- However, months later, the project has been reduced to about 20,000 acres following local opposition, according to Utah Public Radio.
- Residents have raised concerns about its environmental impact, water and energy use, and the level of public review before the project moves ahead.
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- Kevin O'Leary (Picture: CNBC)Kevin O’Leary backed a proposed 40,000-acre AI data centre district in Utah, with plans for up to 9 gigawatts of power.
- However, months later, the project has been reduced to about 20,000 acres following local opposition, according to Utah Public Radio.
- Residents have raised concerns about its environmental impact, water and energy use, and the level of public review before the project moves ahead.
Sources: Times of India