The Guardian -
27 Aug 2026 04:00

AI companies have promised us world-shifting technology. But theres a cost: loud, unsightly datacentres that drain environmental resources. As the government pushes their rapid growth, can local communities do anything to push back? Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardians global technology reporter Aisha Down about the backlash to datacentres across the UK and around the worldFor tickets to the Science Weekly live event at the London podcast festival on the future of AI, visit the event page at...
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