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What are Britain’s AI growth zones and are the plans feasible or ‘complete bunk’?

The UK government's plans for AI growth zones, which aim to support the development of massive AI datacentre complexes, have raised concerns about feasibility. An investigation found that some plans, such as the one in Lanarkshire, may not be achievable by 2030. The plans' feasibility is uncertain due to issues with renewable energy, grid capacity, and job creation.

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The Guardian — AI6 min read2h ago
What are Britain’s AI growth zones and are the plans feasible or ‘complete bunk’?
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