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Palm Beach County officials have approved the application of a controversial artificial intelligence data center project near Wellington despite growing concerns from nearby homeowners.

The project, known as Project Tango, will span 202.67 acres between Southern Boulevard and 20 Mile Bend.

It includes a series of buildings full of computers for data processing, along with warehouse space.

The plan first received approval in 2016, but developers recently requested an additional 64 acres, prompting another vote.

On Thursday, the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission gave the green light, even as dozens of homeowners from the Arden community voiced objections. They worry about noise, water usage, traffic, and the size of the project.

Sue Elle

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