UK government met 137 businesses over AI datacentres – but no environmental groups
2026-10-27 · AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
The UK government held 137 meetings with businesses while developing AI datacentre expansion plans — and exactly zero with environmental groups. A 'considerable revolving door' of ministers and civil servants sliding into AI industry roles apparently helped shape 'AI growth zones.' Nothing says balanced policymaking like only talking to the people who profit from it.