AI Energy Council launched to support 'responsible and sustainable' UK digital tech growth

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Government-led Council brings together regulators such as Ofgem alongside energy and tech giants EDF, ScottishPower, National Grid, Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft

A new AI Energy Council comprising leading business figures from the energy and technology sectors alongside government Ministers and regulators is set to hold its first meeting in Whitehall today, as...

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