00:00City Hall is to set a new stance on new data centres in London due to concerns about their vast
00:06power and water usage, officials have confirmed.
00:10It is estimated that every 10 power-hungry data centres could result in 2.7 tonnes of carbon emissions, with
00:17further concerns about their substantial water usage.
00:20In the UK, 60 out of 100 such units are currently planned for London.
00:25Megan Life, Assistant Director of Environment and Energy at the Greater London Authority, has confirmed City Hall is developing a
00:33new approach that would balance any economic benefits with environmental damage.
00:38AI has been at the centre of discussion in London as police roll out live facial recognition.
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