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MSPs asked to pause Scotland's AI data centre boom

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Scotland is experiencing a surge in hyperscale data centre planning applications driven by AI growth and abundant wind energy. Concerns over environmental impact and energy demand have led Scottish Greens to call for a pause on approvals until new national guidelines are established.

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