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Kevin O'Leary agrees to cut the size of his data center in half after backlash
Kevin O'Leary agreed to scale back his proposed Utah data center after pressure from a top state lawmaker.
TL;DR
- Kevin O'Leary will reduce the size of his proposed Stratos data center project in Utah by nearly half.
- The project's area will be cut from 40,000 acres to accommodate concerns, particularly near the Locomotive Springs Waterfowl Management Area.
- Community backlash focused on energy prices, water use, and environmental damage.
- O'Leary agreed to all conditions outlined by Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams, including scaling back the project and dedicating new water to the Great Salt Lake.
- The project still faces a lengthy review process, with no approvals or permits yet issued.