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The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
The AI boom is pitting local residents against corporate giants seeking to power their energy-hungry networks – but one Welsh city is fighting back
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The AI boom is sparking conflict between local residents and corporate giants that need large amounts of power for their networks, and a Welsh city is pushing back. In Newport, South Wales, Dale Johnston opens his suburban garden, which includes a trampoline, slide and seating for his family, only to find his view largely obscured by a massive array of prefabricated panels. The panels represent the expanding infrastructure required to support energy‑intensive AI operations.
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