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AI Data Center Fallout in Utah | Boise News
A massive AI data center project in Utah, the Stratos Project, sparked a political earthquake—costing three top officials their jobs after fierce public backlash. Led by Kevin O’Leary, the plan for a 40,000-acre campus near the Great Salt Lake faced intense opposition over environmental damage, energy use, and water consumption. Scientists warned it could heat up local ecosystems, while polls showed most Utah voters opposed it. Facing pressure, O’Leary scaled back the project and pledged greater transparency—but still faces unanswered questions. Complicating matters, he’s now sued for…
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