EconomyNational 6d 19h left
If an AI data centre opened near you, would you support it for the jobs and economic reasons?
UK AI data centres receive government backing via AI Growth Zones with fast-tracked approvals, subsidised power up to £80 million yearly per site, and priority grid access. Promised local jobs often fall far short, with permanent roles in the dozens rather than thousands while consuming vast electricity equivalent to adding another 50GW demand against peak usage of 50GW, pushing up household bills and sparking opposition over land use and limited community gains.
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