Suit filed against controversial planned Stratos datacenter project in Utah Plan backed by Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary had footprint reduced but concerns remain over its health impacts The Guardian - US · Jun 6
'I Have No Choice': Kevin O'Leary Agrees To Shrink 40,000-Acre AI Project After Uproar Kevin O'Leary plans to reduce the size of his Utah AI data centre project following criticism from state leadership, aiming for transparency and conservation to address public concerns. International Business Times UK · Jun 5
Pro AI Groups Claim China-Linked Actors Are Behind Push Against Data Centers The head of a tech industry trade association said actors linked to China are behind a push against data centers in the U.S. as the race to dominate the AI field continues. International Business Times · Jun 5
How the insatiable thirst of datacenters is leaving communities across the US high and dry In this week’s newsletter: Utah’s gargantuan Stratos development is the latest battleground in the AI-driven fight for water, energy, and our environmental future The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Kevin O'Leary Pushes Back Against Calls To Shrink Massive Utah AI Data Center Project Kevin O'Leary is pushing back against calls to dramatically reduce the size of a proposed artificial intelligence data center campus in northern Utah. International Business Times · Jun 4
Kevin O’Leary’s gargantuan data center cut down by half after battle with Utah lawmakers The data center’s campus was originally going to be twice the size of Manhattan. Now it will only be slightly larger than the island The Independent UK · Jun 4
Kevin O'Leary Reveals 'F*** You Account' Strategy: Why He Says $5 Million Is Enough Kevin O'Leary believes $5 million in liquid cash is key to financial freedom and risk-taking, surpassing property or luxury assets. Discover how this 'magic number' can reshape your strategy. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
Kevin O'Leary claims Chinese propaganda is to blame for anti-datacenter backlash, 'hundreds of millions of dollars' being spent to kill US dominance in AI — industry proponents and Trump administration reinforce claims of foreign interference Kevin O'Leary claims Chinese propaganda to blame for anti-datacenter sentiment. Tom’s Hardware · May 30
Investor Kevin O'Leary Claims China Is Behind Opposition to His Utah Data Center Investor Kevin O'Leary has turned a local Utah fight over water, power and land into a national security argument. International Business Times · May 30
‘A salary is a drug...’: Canadian billionaire Kevin O’Leary explains how corporates pay you to forget your dreams Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary suggests salaries can be a 'drug' that makes people forget their dreams. He explains that stable jobs remove uncertainty, making it easy to stay comfortable. While acknowledging the value of employees, O'Leary highlights that entrepreneurship forces individuals to face fear and uncertainty, fostering growth and confidence… The Economic Times · May 28
Kevin O'Leary Takes Jab at Apple Laptop Pricing Being 5x Higher Than Windows PC Equivalents, Calls Steve Jobs a 'Genius' Kevin O'Leary criticizes Apple laptop pricing, saying MacBooks cost far more than Windows PCs, while praising Steve Jobs' legacy International Business Times UK · May 28
Kevin O'Leary Calls Four-Day Workweek 'Stupid' In Blunt Rant — 'We Should Kick Their A**' Kevin O'Leary, 'Shark Tank' star, criticizes the four-day workweek as outdated in a digital economy, sparking debate on modern work practices and productivity. International Business Times UK · May 27
Kevin O’Leary slams people who want work-life balance: ‘I hope they work for my competitors’ The Shark Tank star says he wants employees who go above and beyond, but Gen Z workers say they'd take a $5,000 pay cut to keep that boundary. Fortune · May 26
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary blasts the 4-day week as the ‘stupidest idea’ because the digital economy means we're always working “There's no such thing as a workweek anymore anyway,” the millionaire says—but he admits the 9-to-5 approach is outdated, too. Fortune · May 25
International Business Times UK · May 22 'Bitcoin Should Have Gone Up Every Time the Dollar Fell': Mark Cuban Sells 80% of BTC, Regrets Choosing Over Gold Mark Cuban has sold 80% of his Bitcoin holdings, citing its failure to act as a safe-haven asset during geopolitical tensions and economic volatility, marking a shift in his crypto sentiment.
International Business Times UK · May 22 Kevin O'Leary Says Content Creators Are Now More Valuable Than Engineers — And Some Already Earn $500K Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary says social media creators in his companies now earn up to $500,000 a year as AI reshapes which skills are most valued.
International Business Times UK · May 22 Florida Couple 'Did The Whole Ramsey Thing' — Became Debt-Free Even During Unemployment A couple's viral post about going cash-only with Dave Ramsey's method reignited debate on cashless spending as US card debt sits at $1.25 trillion.
The Economic Times · May 22 Quote of the Day by Kevin O'Leary: ‘I’m not trying to make friends, I’m trying to…’ Canadian business tycoon’s timeless wisdom on money and wealth Kevin O'Leary, a prominent businessman and Shark Tank personality, built his success on a pragmatic approach to entrepreneurship. His philosophy, encapsulated by the quote 'I’m not trying to make friends, I’m trying to make money,' emphasizes profitability over popularity. O'Leary's career highlights the importance of clear goals, decisive action, and…
The Economic Times · May 22 Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary calls Gen Z 'idiots' for wasting money on coffee and sandwiches Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary urges young people to stop spending on daily coffee and sandwiches. He advises investing this money to build wealth. O'Leary also expresses concern about America's power infrastructure and its ability to support AI growth. He suggests economic policies are contributing to inflation. This advice aims to…
International Business Times UK · May 20 Kevin O'Leary Says Gen Z Is 'Financially Cooked' Spending $28 on Lunch; Some Agree, Others Push Back Kevin O'Leary's remarks on young professionals' spending habits have sparked a debate on financial discipline, inflation, and wealth-building, highlighting generational divides in personal finance strategies.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Kevin O'Leary Says Women-Led Businesses Generated Most of His Wealth — Here Are the Top Reasons Why Kevin O'Leary's top 70% investment returns come from women-led companies. Explore insights on risk management, setting realistic goals, and successful ventures from Shark Tank's renowned investor.
The Economic Times · May 18 Sleep more, hustle less: Shark Tank judge has a message for young entrepreneurs Investor Kevin O'Leary warns young entrepreneurs against glorifying hustle culture, stating that excessive overworking without rest hinders performance and decision-making. He emphasizes that prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and exercise is crucial for long-term success and that exhaustion is a liability, not a sign of dedication.
Fortune · May 16 ‘You’re not a hero, you’re a liability’: Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary warns Gen Z founders to stop glorifying hustle culture The millionaire said eating well, getting sleep, and exercising, not overworking, will help founders “optimize.”
The Guardian - US · May 16 Pity the poor AI datacenters facing ‘discrimination’ The centers are diverting much-needed resources from regular people. Local resistance has the industry playing defense
International Business Times · May 15 Kevin O'Leary's Wild Spy Theory Mocked by Data Center Opponents Utah activists mock Kevin O'Leary after he accuses their group of being Chinese operatives opposing his $100 billion data center project.