Edinburgh halts 'green' AI datacenter

Edinburgh councillors have rejected plans for a large datacenter dedicated to artificial intelligence, promoted as a "green" solution. The decision came despite the favorable opinion of urban planning officials.

The main reason behind the rejection lies in concerns regarding the environmental impact of the project, particularly with regard to greenhouse gas emissions. Fears related to energy consumption and carbon footprint prevailed, leading to the blocking of the initiative.

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