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Sebastian Rucci is pursuing a $10 billion data center project in Imperial County, California, aimed at supporting AI development. The facility will span nearly one million square feet, potentially consuming double the county's electricity and 750,000 gallons of water daily.

Rucci seeks to bypass California's environmental review process by classifying the project as ministerial. Local residents express concerns over the lack of environmental analysis and the project's impact on power and water resources.

Rucci has faced scrutiny due to his past business issues but continues to promote the project as an economic boost for the area. The city of Imperial is suing to challenge the project, while a state senator is proposing legislation to enforce environmental reviews for new data centers.