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Utah Data Center Fight Erupts as Residents Clash Over 40,000-Acre AI Project
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3:30Now PlayingUtah is becoming a flashpoint in the growing national debate over artificial intelligence infrastructure as a massive proposed data center project divides residents and officials in Box Elder County.
Backed in part by investor Kevin O’Leary and supported by state leadership, the project spans an estimated 40,000 acres and is expected to become one of the largest data center developments in the country. Supporters argue it will bring significant economic benefits, including hundreds of millions in annual revenue and thousands of jobs once completed.
However, the proposal has sparked intense opposition from residents concerned about its enormous energy and water demands, environmental impact, and scale. The facility is projected to require large amounts of power, potentially exceeding Utah’s current statewide usage, while also raising questions about resource strain in a largely rural area.
Despite the backlash, county officials unanimously approved the project, setting the stage for continued debate over the balance between technological expansion and local impact.
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