Ask AI, Why would the US invest in it's google data bass in the UK when our energy is so high?
ChatGPT said: Good question — it actually comes down to a mix of economics, geopolitics, and infrastructure. A few key points explain why the US (or US companies like Google) would invest in big data centres in the UK despite high energy costs: 1. Geopolitical stability & trust Hosting data in the UK means keeping it within a trusted ally’s jurisdiction. For sensitive data, governments and corporations don’t always want it stored in countries with weaker legal or political ties. It also reassures UK and EU clients who want their data stored closer to home under UK/EU regulations. 2. Connectivity & demand The UK is a global internet hub with excellent undersea cable connections to the US, Europe, Africa, and beyond. This makes it efficient to serve millions of users in Europe and beyond. Demand for cloud services is huge in the UK and Europe, and companies like Google, AWS, and Microsoft need local infrastructure to compete. 3. Energy strategy Yes, the UK’s energy prices ar...