Project Beehive: Nuclear Heat Concerns and Utah’s AI Push

A proposal for 456 small nuclear reactors and data centers near Price is raising questions about how much heat the massive facility would generate. KSL reporter Mike Anderson joins Maria Shilaos to discuss Valar Atomics’ “Project Beehive,” in the initial planning stages on more than 9,000 acres of BLM land.

Plus, UVU’s Brandon Amacher explains what Utah’s push for “pro-human” artificial intelligence could mean for state government. Also: Provo considers more downtown liquor licenses, and vehicle thefts rise at the University of Utah.

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