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Kevin O'Leary to Reduce Size of Utah Data Center Project by Nearly Half

4 Haziran 2026The Verge

Kevin O'Leary has decided to reduce the size of his proposed 40,000-acre data center in Utah by nearly half, responding to significant opposition from local residents and activists. In a letter to Utah Senate President J.
Stuart Adams, O'Leary announced the removal of 19,430 acres from the project. This decision reflects the growing concerns about the environmental and social impacts of large-scale data centers in the region.
The initial proposal for the data center faced criticism due to its potential environmental impact and the disruption it could cause to local communities. O'Leary's decision to downsize is a significant response to these concerns and reflects broader trends in the tech industry where community engagement is becoming…
O'Leary's decision to downsize the data center project indicates a shift in corporate responsiveness to community concerns, particularly regarding environmental sustainability. The backlash from residents and activists highlights the increasing scrutiny that large tech projects face, suggesting that future developme…

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