Data Centres May Increase Consumer Prices, Research Finds
New research warns the UK's surging demand for data centres could push up consumer prices for essentials like food and energy. Discover the hidden costs of our digital world.
New research warns the UK's surging demand for data centres could push up consumer prices for essentials like food and energy. Discover the hidden costs of our digital world.
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