George Osborne, the former Chancellor and now a senior leader at OpenAI, has voiced concerns that opposition from local residents against datacentres is hindering Britain’s progress. He emphasized that the UK must develop these large-scale data facilities, which consume significant amounts of water and energy, to retain control over AI technology. Osborne’s role at OpenAI involves engaging with governments worldwide to support the establishment of datacentres and related infrastructure, essential for advancing AI capabilities.
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