Google's Finland AI data center project faces a criminal investigation over drainage and water management

TechRadar reports Google cleared 330 hectares of forest; the probe concerns alleged drainage and water-management shortcomings.

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Google hit with criminal probe over unapproved AI data center deforestation — 816 acres of forest destroyed in Finland as wolves flee into local villages, facility threatens 40% power bill hikes

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TechRadar reports Finland launched a criminal investigation after Google cleared 330 hectares of forest for an AI data center. The investigation concerns “ambiguities and shortcomings in the drainage and water management,” and TechRadar says it will take quite some time to complete.

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