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- The UK government proposes to prioritize artificial intelligence data centers (AI data centers) for electricity grid access to address rising energy demands.
- The queue for grid connections surged 460% in early 2025, largely due to AI data centers.
- Data centers account for 2% of UK electricity demand, with needs projected to rise by 2050.
- The Home Builders Federation warns that prioritizing energy-intensive data centers over homes could hinder housing developments.
