Afterparty: Utah County Data Center Meeting Ends in Arrests 

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Afterparty: Utah County Data Center Meeting Ends in Arrests 

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Published on Oct 21, 2026, 3:49:07 PM
Total time: 00:42:03

Episode Description
 
A tense meeting in Utah County Tuesday night — where planning commissioners approved a new ordinance for data centers. At one point, protesters could be heard yelling before a commissioner told authorities to remove them. Video shared with KSL shows a protester was removed from the meeting hall; witnesses say Utah County Sheriff's deputies threw them to the ground.  We break down the tense video, the sheriff’s office statement, and the questions surrounding the confrontation.  
Plus, a school’s AI-generated image of a child as an adult raises concerns. We also explore a tool designed to predict cancer survival from a selfie and how Utah State University is using Roblox and Minecraft to introduce prospective students to campus. 
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