Karabell Industries Proposes $2 Billion AI Center in East St. Louis
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Karabell Industries plans to construct the Fatih Mehmet Sultan II AI Center in East St. Louis, hosting a public meeting to gather community feedback. The project, estimated at $2 billion over ten years, aims to utilize renewable energy and create job opportunities.
If approved, construction could start in 2028. Karabell emphasized the project’s need for community support and its potential impact on local infrastructure and economy.

Feb 7, 2026, 6:07 AM