Utah Governor Addresses Misinformation on Box Elder County Data Center Proposal

Utah Governor Spencer Cox recently commented on a controversial plan for an AI data center slated for Box Elder County. During his remarks, Governor Cox directly addressed what he labeled as "bad information" circulating about data centers, specifically concerning their water usage. He also expressed frustration with the protracted timelines often involved in development projects across the United States, stating, "I'm so tired of our country taking years to get stuff done. It's the dumbest thing ever. We think that taking time makes things better or safer. It absolutely does not." The governor's comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding the proposed data center and the broader challenges of infrastructure development.