UK risks falling behind in AI race without faster telecoms upgrades, say executives

The United Kingdom could fall behind in the global artificial intelligence race due to slow five-G upgrades and planning delays, as senior industry executives tell The Guardian. These leaders warn that the country may be unable to handle the increase in AI-related traffic without faster telecoms improvements. The infrastructure challenge involves not only connectivity but also the energy and water supplies needed to power and cool the data centers that run AI models.

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