The Guardian is seeking input from people living near AI datacentres in the UK about their experiences and any concerns they may have.
Background
There are around 450 large data centres across the UK. These warehouses contain computing infrastructure that power cloud services and, increasingly, AI.
There is much debate about how datacentres affect their local areas, with concerns raised by nearby residents about land use, pollution, noise, and the “heat island effect”.
Share Your Experience
As part of our coverage, we would like to hear from people living near AI datacentres about their experiences. Do you have any concerns?
You can tell us your experience using this form. Please share your story if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish. For more information please see our terms of service and privacy policy.
Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our tips guide.
