UK datacentres will create only 25% of jobs predicted, analysis finds
UK datacentres likely to directly employ 10,400 workers, compared with the 40,000 cited. 8.6 jobs per megawatt of power, compared to 400 in a car plant, 3,600 in a hospital or health facility. Huge consumption of electricity/water, emission of pollution. Need moratorium on expansion.
Jo9I wonder how many jobs they’ll ultimately destroy too
Sue Krause7The expansion needs to stop because the UK government has no idea what they will be used for. If the government insists on something being critical to national security infrastructure, then they should bloody know the purpose/function of said infrastructure.
Neil B6Indeed, they will be powered by excess capacity we don't have and cooled by excess water we also don't have.
Alex G5I am sure Boris,David and Rishi have plenty of spare land with which to house one or two.Maybe one of the Royal Palaces?..The world does not require more of this.
PontsticInsect5This is ALWAYS the case where people want you to swallow their lies. Chant the jobs mantra and that sweeps aside any other considerations. And these things NEVER produce the job numbers they tout.
Rich Marsden2Colour me shocked you’ll be telling me they actually use the power and water of 100k homes next 😳 Fuck the tech bros
Glyn Moody5this needs emphasising: there are very few jobs coming from these huge, automated centres, so don't fall for that line
Tony 3I'm glad someone has finally nailed the job creation myth. Yes, there may be some temporary jobs in the construction and supply phases, but long term the jobs created are minimal. And the jobs destroyed by AI, presently incalculable.
