Segro boss David Sleath: AI data centre roll out a matter of life and death

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It is 'almost inconceivable' demand for AI data centres will be met, Sleath says The roll out of AI data centres in the UK’s urban hubs is a matter of life and death, warehouse magnate David Sleath ...

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