UK Will Keep Building AI Data Centres, Minister Says
The UK's growth minister has said that work on AI data centres will carry on and will not be slowed down. The government describes these sites as essential infrastructure, which means they are seen as as important to the country as basic public systems. The decision sends a clear signal to companies planning large AI projects in Britain.
Quick glossarydata centre, essential infrastructure
- data centre
- A large building full of computers that store information and run online services and AI tools.
- essential infrastructure
- Basic public systems, like power supply or roads, that a country needs in order to function properly.
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