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European data center construction workers face exploitation and dangerous conditions

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A report by The Guardian and Investigate Europe reveals that workers constructing data centers across Europe face dangerous conditions, including electrocutions and disease, with many fearing exploitation and lack of pay. The investigation highlights the risks associated with the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure in the region. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential labor and ethical concerns in the infrastructure build-out supporting AI technologies.

RANK_REASON News report detailing labor conditions and risks in an industry, not a direct announcement or release.

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European data center construction workers face exploitation and dangerous conditions

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

    Electrocutions, disease and no pay: how workers risk exploitation in Europe’s datacentres | Datacentres | The Guardian https://www. theguardian.com/global-devel

    Electrocutions, disease and no pay: how workers risk exploitation in Europe’s datacentres | Datacentres | The Guardian https://www. theguardian.com/global-develop ment/2026/oct/30/electrocutions-disease-and-no-pay-how-workers-risk-exploitation-in-europes-datacentres "As thousands…

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