Kevin O'Leary wants AI data centre in Utah. Some residents aren't happy
Kevin O'Leary plans to build a large AI data centre in rural Utah, similar to a proposed project in Alberta. The initiative has faced significant opposition from local residents concerned about environmental impacts. O'Leary asserts that the project will be transparent and beneficial to the local economy, potentially creating 2,000 jobs.
- ▪Kevin O'Leary aims to construct a 7.5-gigawatt AI data centre in Box Elder County, Utah.
- ▪The project has sparked opposition due to concerns about its environmental impact, particularly on the Great Salt Lake.
- ▪O'Leary claims the data centre will boost the local economy and increase U.S. computing capacity.
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WorldKevin O'Leary wants to build a massive AI data centre in Utah. Some residents aren't happyCelebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants to bankroll an AI data centre in rural Utah he says would be nearly identical to his proposed $70-billion, 7.5-gigawatt AI data centre campus in northern Alberta. But the Utah project has already been met with fierce opposition from some in the community who are worried about the potential environmental impacts.O'Leary says project will be done in transparent way and boost local economySarah Petz · CBC News · Posted: May 23, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: May 24PlayListen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
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