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Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy

The Scottish government is considering a moratorium on new datacentre projects, which could impact the UK's AI strategy. The move is in response to concerns over the environmental impact and feasibility of the projects. A moratorium could halt projects such as the Lanarkshire AI growth zone.

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The Guardian — AI6 min read2h ago
Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy
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