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AI lobbyists dominate UK government meetings on data centers, report finds

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A new report indicates that AI lobbyists have disproportionately influenced government decisions regarding data centers and AI development over the past two years. The study found that 84% of ministerial meetings on data centers were with business or trade associations, while environmental NGOs and community groups had no access. This imbalance has raised concerns about corporate interests overriding public good and environmental protection, particularly as new data center developments face increasing opposition. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about corporate influence shaping AI policy and infrastructure development, potentially impacting public interest and environmental considerations.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a report critical of lobbying practices related to AI and data centers, offering an opinion on policy rather than announcing a new development.

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AI lobbyists dominate UK government meetings on data centers, report finds

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Lobbyists should not be in the driving seat when it comes to data centres and AI A new report out this week shows that AI lobbyists have had an unequal amount o

    Lobbyists should not be in the driving seat when it comes to data centres and AI A new report out this week shows that AI lobbyists have had an unequal amount of access to government over the last two years. 84% of ministerial stakeholder meetings on data centres were with busine…

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