40K to 20K Acres: Kevin O'Leary's Utah AI Dream Faces Major Backlash | Firstpost America | N18G

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In this video, Firstpost explains how Kevin O'Leary's Stratos AI data centre project in Utah is facing growing local opposition after its massive 40,000-acre plan was cut to about 20,000 acres. The proposed Utah AI data centre could require up to 9 gigawatts of power and cost more than $100 billion, sparking concerns over land, energy, water, safety and the shrinking Great Salt Lake. The project comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster AI infrastructure and more data centres across America. This video explores the Utah AI data centre controversy, local backlash, Kevin O'Leary's Stratos project and America's AI race. Daniela Laurel brings you the details on Firstpost America. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Donald Trump's AI expansion plans meet local challenges 00:26 – Kevin O'Leary backs the $100B Stratos mega data center project in Utah 00:52 – Economic promises: Jobs, tax revenue, and energy capacity 01:06 – Local backlash over land, power, and Great Salt Lake water concerns 01:55 – Project s

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