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AI data centers won't create as many UK jobs as the tech sector projects, think tank warns
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
A think tank analysis challenged projections from the technology sector about permanent job creation from AI data centers in the U.K. as investment in AI infrastructure increases. The analysis did not specify the projected versus estimated job figures or identify which think tank conducted the research.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/ai-data-centers-jobs-tech-buildout.html
