Microsoft Says More Data Centers Must Be Built “To Power The Economy Of The Future,” But Councillor Argues That Company Can Instead Nurture Communities

The United Kingdom has been on Microsoft’s data center radar, and the company is reportedly looking to submit plans for such an infrastructure near Langley Railway Station in autumn. Even as the general populace opposes the idea of these technology titans using acres of land to gain an edge over their competitors in the AI race, the software giant believes data centers will play a more pivotal role in people’s lives. One councillor has spoken up against Microsoft’s plans, believing that the company should instead focus on building communities, such as making parks or planting trees. A petition to pause [...]