Guardian investigation reveals Scottish AI datacentre misrepresented renewable claims

The Guardian reported that an £8.2bn AI complex in rural Scotland falsely claimed it would be powered entirely by on-site renewables.

• The investigation involved reporters visiting Lanarkshire, examining public records, and obtaining internal documents.
• The UK government announced a ban on social media for users under the age of 16.
• The Guardian reported that datacentres can raise local temperatures by up to 9C and produce noise levels exceeding an aircraft takeoff.