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Slough, home to more than 40 data centres, is facing a familiar question for a fast-growing computing hub: what do local people get in return? The Financial Times reports that the council overseeing the area has asked data-centre companies to provide more benefits for residents.
Why it mattersThat is a useful local-policy angle on infrastructure often discussed in terms of capacity and investment. The FT’s supplied summary does not specify what benefits the council wants or how companies have responded, so the shape of any deal remains unclear.
Discuss: Should data-centre companies be expected to provide direct benefits to the communities hosting them, or should investment and jobs be enough?
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