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Power supply issues delay UK's largest AI supercomputer
The Guardian AI Launch of UK’s ‘largest AI supercomputer’ delayed by power supply problems
A major data center project in Essex, intended to house the UK's largest AI supercomputer, has missed its launch target and faces delays into the 2030s.
Why it matters
The delay highlights the severe energy grid challenges facing the AI industry, which could slow down the development of advanced local infrastructure.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026