Europe AI data centres seek cheaper, quicker energy and land

LONDON, Aug 19 : Europe's developers of data centres for artificial intelligence are seeking out less traditional locations away from major cities, where they can benefit from cheaper energy and land and quicker connection times, data analysis seen by Reuters shows.The trend can mean investment in underprivileged areas where governments are trying to stimulate jobs and growth, but the developers also risk opposition from residents concerned about dwindling natural habitats and competition for power and water.JLL, one of the world's largest commercial real estate and property services companies, shared data on plans for hyperscale data centres that are due to come online rapidly over the next two years.The centres, which do not need to be as close to end-users, will be more than three times