UK AI datacentre policy developed without environmental input, investigation finds

An investigation by Spotlight on Corruption reveals that the UK government's development of AI datacentre expansion plans, including 'AI growth zones', involved no meetings with environmental groups. The report also highlights a 'revolving door' with 38 ministers and civil servants moving into AI industry roles, raising governance and conflict-of-interest concerns. The finding underscores a potential policy blind spot on environmental impacts, though the direct market impact is limited.

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