Can beautifying AI data centres save them from backlash?

Danny In The Valley by Will Morley

Jul 9, 202639:55Business

AI needs vast data centres to power it but communities around the world are increasingly pushing back against the large, ugly “sheds” appearing on their doorsteps. In the US, one proposed Utah data centre is set to be la...

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