Kevin O’Leary’s Utah AI Data Centre Plan Cut in Half Amid Local Opposition

Times of India - India · india

Kevin O’Leary's ambitious plan for a 40,000-acre AI data centre district in Utah has been significantly scaled back to approximately 20,000 acres. This reduction follows strong opposition from local residents concerned about the project's environmental impact, water usage, and energy demands. The proposed Stratos Project in Box Elder County faced criticism regarding its potential strain on resources like the Great Salt Lake. Despite the compromise, O'Leary attributed some opposition to misinformation, while developers aim for initial operations within two years.