Everyone hates datacentres. Do we really need them?

The Guardian's Science Weekly by The Guardian

Aug 27, 202600:16:55Religion & Spirituality

AI companies have promised us world-shifting technology. But there’s a cost: loud, unsightly datacentres that drain environmental resources. As the government pushes their rapid growth, can local communities do anything...

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