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Hyperscale data center in Utah to consume 9 GW, dwarfing state's current power usage
A massive hyperscale data center, spanning 62 square miles, is planned for Utah, with an energy consumption of 9 gigawatts. This proposed facility would more than double the current electricity usage of the entire state…
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University censors conference on censorship amid DEI law concerns
Weber State University in Utah censored its own conference on censorship by instructing presenters not to discuss identity politics or risk removal from the program. This action was reportedly due to Utah's HB 261, a la…
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Utah law targets VPN use for age verification, sparking compliance concerns
Utah has enacted Senate Bill 73, becoming the first U.S. state to hold websites accountable for users who attempt to mask their location using VPNs. The law, effective May 6, prohibits websites from providing instructio…
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Former Tesla exec launches autonomous mining tech in Utah
Autonomous trucks and drilling rigs, along with robotic dogs and a unified operating system, are being deployed in a Utah copper mine to improve profitability. This initiative is spearheaded by a former Tesla executive.…
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Rainmaker claims drone-based cloud seeding technology produced 143 million gallons of freshwater
Rainmaker, a private company, has announced that its drone-based cloud-seeding technology has successfully generated 143 million gallons of freshwater. This achievement marks them as the first private entity to deploy s…
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Kevin O'Leary's $100B Utah data center approved amid environmental backlash
A massive 9-gigawatt data center project, dubbed the "Stratos Project" or "Wonder Valley," backed by Kevin O'Leary, has been approved in rural Utah despite significant local opposition and environmental concerns. Reside…
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Utah's new law targeting VPNs takes effect next week
Utah's new law aimed at regulating VPNs is set to take effect next week, continuing a trend of states implementing age-verification mandates. This legislation follows a pattern seen globally where such mandates are enac…
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Utah Governor Cox says state must permit massive data center construction
Utah Governor Spencer Cox stated that the state has a responsibility to permit the construction of large data centers. This stance comes amid discussions about the significant energy and water demands these facilities p…
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Utah approves massive data center with minimal parking, raising job creation questions
A massive data center approved in Utah has raised questions about its job creation potential due to a surprisingly small number of planned parking spaces. Renderings of the facility suggest a focus on automation rather …
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Utah data center 'Project Stratos' to consume energy equivalent to Belgium
A massive data center project named Stratos is planned for Utah, with projections indicating it will consume nearly as much energy annually as Belgium. This scale of energy demand has raised significant concerns among e…
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US faces severe wildfire season with millions of acres already burned
Wildfires in Georgia, exacerbated by dry conditions and high winds, may signal a severe fire season across the United States. As of April 24, approximately 1.8 million acres have burned nationwide, nearly double the 10-…
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Kevin O'Leary's massive Utah data center to consume double the state's power
A massive hyperscale data center, proposed for Box Elder County, Utah, is set to become the world's largest. Backed by Canadian millionaire Kevin O'Leary's O'Leary Digital, the project is expected to generate and consum…
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Future of Life Institute slams White House AI preemption push favoring Big Tech
The White House has proposed AI legislative recommendations that include a controversial call for Congress to preempt states from regulating AI. This proposal faces significant opposition, as preemption is unpopular wit…