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Kevin O'Leary's Utah AI data center approved amid local fury over power consumption

Kevin O'Leary's ambitious plan for a massive AI data center in Utah has received approval from county commissioners, overcoming significant local opposition. The sprawling 40,000-acre facility is projected to demand an enormous amount of power, potentially doubling the state's current electricity consumption. Despite vocal protests from residents concerned about the project's scale and impact, the commissioners granted their approval. AI

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IMPACT This project highlights the growing demand for AI infrastructure and the potential strain on local resources, signaling future challenges in balancing technological advancement with community needs.

RANK_REASON Approval of a large-scale AI data center project with significant infrastructure and policy implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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    Kevin O'Leary's proposed AI data centre in Utah has been approved by county commissioners, despite fierce local opposition. The 40,000-acre campus would consume

    Kevin O'Leary's proposed AI data centre in Utah has been approved by county commissioners, despite fierce local opposition. The 40,000-acre campus would consume up to 9 gigawatts of power - roughly double Utah's current electricity usage. Locals protested at the county meeting, c…