A Guardian investigation found the UK's multibillion-pound artificial intelligence investment drive relies on "phantom investments," with rented existing datacentres presented as new facilities and a promised supercomputer site remaining a scaffolding yard. The government acknowledged lacking contracts for some claimed investments and said it was not actively auditing commitments, raising questions about the legitimacy of major AI deals announced globally.
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A Guardian investigation found the UK's multibillion-pound artificial intelligence investment drive relies on "phantom investments," with rented existing datacentres presented as new facilities and a promised supercomputer site remaining a scaffolding yard. The government acknowledged lacking contracts for some claimed investments and said it was not actively auditing commitments, raising questions about the legitimacy of major AI deals announced globally.