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Matt Garman, chief executive of AWS, told the BBC nuclear is a "great solution" to data centres' energy needs as "an excellent source of zero carbon, 24/7 power".

AWS is the single largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the world and has funded more than 40 renewable solar and wind farm projects in the UK.

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Matt Garman said that future energy needs were central to AWS planning process.

AWS estimates that 52% of businesses are using AI in some way – with a new business adopting it at a rate of one a minute.

AWS were initially found to be unlawful but an act of parliament was passed in 2002 to make the shortlists legal.