Scotland's AI Datacentre Freeze: What's at Stake for Britain's Tech Plans

Scotland's government is considering a moratorium on 24 AI datacentres that would collectively use more power than the country generates at peak demand. The SNP-backed freeze would stall a significant portion of UK AI infrastructure expansion and complicates Westminster's push to make Scotland a tech hub. The proposal reflects months of pressure from climate groups concerned about grid capacity and local environmental impact.