Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center project sparks political firestorm, halts development

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The Verge investigated Kevin O'Leary's planned massive data center campus in Utah, named Stratos or Wonder Valley. The project proposed a 40,000-acre AI facility requiring a power supply greater than Utah's average statewide usage. Its approval process, which largely excluded local residents, created a significant political backlash. This halted the development and reflects broader local opposition to rapid AI infrastructure expansion.

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