Technology · 22/10/20261 min read

AI firms say UK has a year to head off data center protests before construction is threatened

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Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco task force urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style opposition AI companies have told ministers they have 12 months to head...

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