Kevin O'Leary Utah Hyperscale Data Center

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Kevin O'Leary plans to build a hyperscale data center in Box Elder County, Utah, which will be three times the size of Manhattan and consume more than twice the electricity currently used by the entire state. The project aims to compete with China in AI computing power by leveraging a nearby natural gas pipeline for energy generation, allowing independent operation and potential excess power supply back to the grid. The project has faced local opposition due to concerns about pollution, noise, drought strain, electricity price increases, water supply impact, air quality, and visual impact.