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Kevin O'Leary Cuts Utah Data Center Size in Half

Kevin O'Leary has agreed to downsize his massive Utah data center amid local pressure. Discover how this decision impacts Project Stratos and the environment.

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Kevin O'Leary Cuts Utah Data Center Size in Half

O'Leary's Project Stratos Update

In a significant shift, Kevin O'Leary has decided to halve the size of his ambitious Project Stratos data center in Utah. Originally planned to span 40,000 acres, the project will now cover approximately 20,000 acres, still larger than Manhattan. This decision comes in response to mounting pressure from local residents and environmental activists who raised concerns about the project's impact on the surrounding ecosystem.

O'Leary's commitment includes:

  • Reducing the project size by 19,430 acres.
  • Implementing technology to minimize water consumption.
  • Diverting excess water to the shrinking Great Salt Lake.
Despite the downsizing, the environmental implications of such a large data center remain significant. Critics continue to voice concerns about energy usage and pollution, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in tech infrastructure development.