Data centres must be properly assessed

Artificial intelligence is fast becoming part of the digital infrastructure supporting local governments across the UK. But how much will it cost us?

- Chas Booth

And by “us” I don't just mean the city, but our wider environment, society and the planet's future. A recent report from the UK Government Digital Sustainability Alliance reported that the water demand of AI technologies is likely to threaten global and national water security, especially in areas of existing water stress.