Compute/press release/2026-09-17

Utah AI data center district proposed with nuclear power, backed by Kevin O'Leary

A large-scale AI data center district, potentially spanning 40,000 acres and powered by up to 9 gigawatts of nuclear energy, has been proposed for central eastern Utah. The project is reportedly backed by investor Kevin O'Leary. This proposal involves the use of both state and federal land.

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2 outlets covered “Utah AI data center district proposed with nuclear power, backed by Kevin O'Leary”. All of them report the following:

  • AI data center proposed
  • Located in central eastern Utah
  • Nuclear-powered
  • Backed by Kevin O'Leary

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