AI firms say UK has a year to head off datacentre protests before construction is threatened

October 22, 2026 · 5:00 am 1 sources

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• AI firms say UK has a year to head off datacentre protests before construction is threatened
  The Guardian · October 22, 2026 05:00
  Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco taskforce urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style opposition AI companies have told ministers they have 12 months to head off public opposition to datacentres in the UK or risk US-style protests that…