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Microsoft Criticizes U.K. Planning Delays for AI Infrastructure Rollout
Microsoft Criticizes U.K. Planning Delays for AI Infrastructure Rollout
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Microsoft has publicly criticized the U.K. government for protracted planning procedures delaying its data center expansion in Leeds, citing energy infrastructure access as a critical bottleneck. Clare Barclay, Microsoft's president of enterprise and industry for Europe, revealed that current timelines could push operational readiness to 2032 despite immediate investment readiness.
The company's frustration underscores broader challenges facing tech firms in the U.K., where energy costs and bureaucratic hurdles threaten to stifle innovation. Barclay, who also chairs the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, emphasized the need for streamlined processes to maintain competitiveness in AI and cloud computing sectors.
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