Kevin O'Leary reduces Utah AI data center size amid political backlash

News Clip0:24Utah Stories·UT·6/5/2026

Kevin O'Leary is reportedly cutting his 40,000-acre Utah AI data center project by half due to political backlash. This significant reduction in scope was reported by NBC News.

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Kevin O'Leary, the "Shark Tank mogul," has announced concessions on his proposed AI data center project in Utah. According to a report by NBC News, O'Leary plans to shrink the ambitious 40,000-acre development by roughly half.

This decision comes in response to significant political backlash surrounding the project. The move indicates a direct impact of public and political opposition on the scale and scope of the data center development in the state.