tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Kevin Oleary

All articles tagged with #kevin oleary

Fox News Walks Back Kevin O’Leary China Claim With On-Air Apology
media14 days ago

Fox News Walks Back Kevin O’Leary China Claim With On-Air Apology

Fox News and Fox Business aired a rare on-air apology after Kevin O’Leary claimed opponents of his Utah Stratos data-center project were funded by China; the network said there is no evidence supporting the allegations and apologized across four shows. O’Leary later said on social media he has no evidence that the Alliance for a Better Utah or Elevate Strategies are funded by China, though he did not issue an apology himself. The correction was delivered on Johnny Joey Jones’s Big Weekend Show and later aired on Saturday in America, Mornings with Maria, and the Big Money Show.

via Mediaite|
#apology#chinese-funding#fox-news
Kevin O’Leary’s Data-Center Crusade Sparks Local Backlash
business14 days ago

Kevin O’Leary’s Data-Center Crusade Sparks Local Backlash

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary is pushing a global data-center expansion (Wonder Valley in Alberta and a Utah site) to power AI, arguing it’s essential for US economic and military competitiveness, but local residents push back over noise, water use, and grid strain, leading to protests and a 20,000-acre downsizing in Utah; he blames misinformation and foreign influence while doubling down on jobs and growth, making him the public face of the data-center push.

via Business Insider|
#ai-infrastructure#business#data-centers
O’Leary Walks Back China Link to Utah Data Center Protests
technology14 days ago

O’Leary Walks Back China Link to Utah Data Center Protests

Tech entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary admitted he had no evidence that China-funded groups were behind Utah anti-data-center protests and deleted posts backing his claim, after alleging a Chinese influence campaign. The Stratos Project’s two 20,000-acre sites in Box Elder County face mounting opposition, with a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll showing 60% of Utah voters oppose it and a state senator who supported the project losing his primary, signaling growing political backlash against the proposal.

via Gizmodo|
#china#data-center#kevin-oleary
AI Has Already Replaced Many Consultants, Says O’Leary
business20 days ago

AI Has Already Replaced Many Consultants, Says O’Leary

Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary says the companies he backs are bypassing traditional consultants by using internal AI to test strategic questions, a shift he says has accelerated over the last two years. Major firms are adapting to AI and reporting rising AI-related work, while he warns that consulting as a long-term career path may have a ceiling as AI enables cheaper, self-directed problem solving.

via Business Insider|
#ai#automation#business
Utah AI Data Center's Water Footprint in Question as Plans Evolve
technology1 month ago

Utah AI Data Center's Water Footprint in Question as Plans Evolve

The Stratos data center proposal in Box Elder County, Utah—backed by Kevin O'Leary—faces scrutiny as officials and researchers warn that exact water use and footprint are not finalized; estimates vary from about 2 billion to 16.6 billion gallons of water per year depending on power-generation technology, and the site’s size was scaled back from roughly 40,000 acres to about 10,000 acres after protests. While developers tout “waterless” or low-water cooling and Allam-cycle options, experts say precise plans are needed to confirm environmental impact, leaving the final numbers uncertain until detailed designs are released.

via Snopes.com|
#data-center#kevin-oleary#stratos-project
O’Leary Agrees to Shrink Utah Data Center, Redirect Water to Great Salt Lake
artificial-intelligence1 month ago

O’Leary Agrees to Shrink Utah Data Center, Redirect Water to Great Salt Lake

After political pressure and public pushback, Kevin O’Leary’s Utah data-center plan is being scaled back by about 75% (from 40,000 to roughly 10,000 acres). The owner pledges to divert any excess water to the Great Salt Lake and to engage with state officials on wildlife and open-space protections, as opponents warn about land and water use. Utah leaders call the concessions a positive step amid broad concerns about data centers, and public polling underscores limited support for such projects.

via Gizmodo|
#artificial-intelligence#data-centers#great-salt-lake
Utah Tightens Ground Rules for Hex Data Center Backed by O’Leary
politics1 month ago

Utah Tightens Ground Rules for Hex Data Center Backed by O’Leary

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order raising the bar for data-center development, laying out eight principles to protect water resources, air quality, wildlife, utility rates, and public comment as the state reviews the 40,000-acre Stratos Project backed by Kevin O’Leary; opponents cite environmental, noise and traffic concerns, while supporters say it will bring jobs and economic growth, and O’Leary has defended the project amid political controversy ahead of midterms.

via Business Insider|
#data-centers#executive-order#kevin-oleary
Utah Demands Stricter Oversight on Kevin O'Leary-Backed Data Center Amid Local Protests
technology2 months ago

Utah Demands Stricter Oversight on Kevin O'Leary-Backed Data Center Amid Local Protests

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says residents’ concerns about the Kevin O’Leary-backed Stratos data center in Box Elder County will be addressed with phased approvals (first cap of 1.5 GW) and state reviews of air quality, water use, and cooling systems, as protesters worry about energy use, noise, and water impacts; O’Leary counters that opposition may come from 'professional protesters' and AI-generated posts, emphasizing sustainability and community rights.

via Business Insider|
#air-quality#data-center#kevin-oleary
Utah communities push back as billionaire-backed AI data center moves forward near Great Salt Lake
business-tech2 months ago

Utah communities push back as billionaire-backed AI data center moves forward near Great Salt Lake

Box Elder County approved a 40,000‑acre Stratos AI data‑center campus near the shrinking Great Salt Lake to power a 9‑GW facility with a natural‑gas plant, a project backed by Kevin O’Leary that officials say could create roughly 10,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent positions. Critics warn the plan could harm the local ecosystem and water resources, calling for independent studies, more information, and a referendum to overturn the decision; a referendum petition is being reviewed, and the first gigawatt could be online within two years as early work is expected to begin this fall.

via CNN|
#ai-data-center#business-tech#great-salt-lake
O'Leary Defends Utah Data Center, Blames Paid and AI-Generated Protests
business2 months ago

O'Leary Defends Utah Data Center, Blames Paid and AI-Generated Protests

Kevin O'Leary defended his 40,000-acre Utah data center project, calling critics "professional protesters" and alleging some opposition is funded or amplified by artificial intelligence. The project was unanimously approved despite environmental concerns; when complete, the build-out is expected to consume about 9 GW and generate and use more energy than Utah currently uses.

via Business Insider|
#ai-generated#business#energy-consumption
O’Leary Defends Chalamet as Ballet controversy stirs Oscar chatter
entertainment3 months ago

O’Leary Defends Chalamet as Ballet controversy stirs Oscar chatter

Shark Tank host Kevin O’Leary defends Timothée Chalamet amid backlash over comments about ballet and opera, saying he’s a great guy who took a bum rap and even boosted arts interest; he also shares backstage anecdotes from Marty Supreme, notes Chalamet’s Oscar-nominated performance and producer nod, and reflects on his own film experience.

via Variety|
#ballet#entertainment#kevin-oleary
Ruffalo Defends Billie Eilish as O’Leary Faces Backlash Over Grammys Remarks
entertainment5 months ago

Ruffalo Defends Billie Eilish as O’Leary Faces Backlash Over Grammys Remarks

Mark Ruffalo defended Billie Eilish after Kevin O’Leary criticized her Grammys remarks about immigration, replying on Threads with 'STFU' and accusing him of double standards; Eilish’s statements—'no one is illegal on stolen land' and 'Fuck ICE'—were met with mixed reactions, while Finneas and others weighed in and Ruffalo noted his longstanding activism.

via Far Out Magazine|
#billie-eilish#entertainment#grammys
Ruffalo Fires Back at O'Leary Over Billie Eilish Grammys Speech
entertainment5 months ago

Ruffalo Fires Back at O'Leary Over Billie Eilish Grammys Speech

Mark Ruffalo slammed Kevin O’Leary on Threads for criticizing Billie Eilish’s Grammys remarks, calling out a double standard and defending Eilish’s message that no one is illegal on stolen land. O’Leary had dismissed her speech on Fox News, while Eilish’s brother Finneas defended her, and Ruffalo even referenced a jab about O’Leary’s role in Marty Supreme.

via Variety|
#billie-eilish#entertainment#grammys