Utah approves Kevin O'Leary-backed 40,000-acre data center despite environmental concerns
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Emma Roth
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Summary
Utah's Box Elder County has approved the Stratos Project, a massive 40,000-acre data center backed by Kevin O'Leary that would be more than twice the size of Manhattan. The project aims to establish American AI dominance but faces significant backlash from experts and the public over environmental concerns, particularly regarding its massive water and energy consumption in an already water-stressed region.
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· 3 pulledUtah may host one of the world's most colossal data centers, despite stark warnings from experts and fierce public backlash.
It's supposed to establish American AI dominance, but potentially at the expense of environmental damage and a strain on already overtaxed water supplies.
The Stratos Project, backed by Shark Tank investor and venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary, is projected to be more than twice the size of Manhattan and consume 9G
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