What lies behind Scotland's AI data centre boom

BBC News Wednesday 16 September 2026, 11:40 UTC 1 min read

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The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront?

Scotland (LOCATION) AI (ORG)

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What lies behind Scotland's AI data centre boom

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