Utah has approved the construction of a datacenter that will span over 40,000 acres, more than twice the size of Manhattan. The facility, known as Stratos, will require approximately 9GW of power, raising concerns about its energy consumption and impact on local water supplies.

The New Brunswick City Council voted to cancel plans for an AI data center and will instead develop a public park on the site. AI data centers are known for their significant environmental impacts due to high electricity and water consumption, as well as the use of rare earth metals.