Kevin O’Leary’s Utah AI Mega Data Center Approved: 40,000-Acre Site, 9 GW Power Consumption Sparks Community Protests
On May 5, 2026, a controversial project proposed by renowned investor Kevin O’Leary—billed as the world’s largest AI data center—was approved in Utah, spanning 40,000 acres and requiring 9 GW of electricity. Despite protests from hundreds of local residents, the project received approval from a local committee, igniting fierce debate on social media and exposing the deep tension between AI innovation and sustainable development.