Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pr
Investor Kevin O'Leary has agreed to significantly reduce the size of his planned "Project Stratos" data center in Utah. The project, initially slated for 40,000 acres, will now occupy around 20,000 acres following pressure from local officials and activists concerned about environmental impact. O'Leary also committed to implementing water-saving technologies and preserving a majority of the remaining land as open space. AI
IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; highlights growing concerns about the environmental footprint of large-scale AI infrastructure.