A proposed data center championed by Kevin O'Leary has received approval in Utah, despite concerns about its immense power consumption. The facility is projected to require 9GW of electricity annually, a figure that dwarfs the current power usage of the entire state of Utah. This approval comes amidst broader discussions about the energy demands of large-scale data infrastructure. AI
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IMPACT This large-scale data center approval highlights the growing energy demands of digital infrastructure, which is critical for AI development and deployment.
RANK_REASON Approval of a major infrastructure project with significant energy implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]