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Hardware·Jun 16·all news from June 16, 2026

UK Regulator Weighs Cutting Data Center Power Use at Peak Times

The UK energy regulator is considering requirements for data centers to lower their electricity usage during periods of peak grid demand. This proposal aims to manage the strain on the national power system caused by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud computing services.

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