# UK data centres expand as AI boom raises concerns over water and power use

https://mins.news/en/video/28553

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-21 14:58 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpU0qXkQrAs

> The UK government plans to triple the number of data centres to meet rising artificial intelligence demand. The expansion is prompting questions about water and electricity consumption as much of the country faces unprecedented heat and drought. Data centres produce substantial heat and need cooling, with some facilities using large quantities of water.

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