Video: Box Elder County officials threatened after approval of massive AI data center - KSL TV 5
After approving a controversial data center project in May 2026, Box Elder County Commissioners faced death threats and false accusations, highlighting the risks of deepfake-related incidents.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Box Elder County Commissioners
In May 2026, Box Elder County Commissioners faced threats following their approval of a controversial data center project. The commissioners approved a pair of measures allowing the project proposal to move forward, sparking intense backlash.
What happened
Commissioner Lee Perry described the decision-making process as difficult. Following the approval, he and the other commissioners received death threats and became targets of false accusations. The proposal had already generated demonstrations from opponents concerned about the project's potential environmental impacts, particularly on water availability and the Great Salt Lake's low water levels.