‘These are some of the most complex structures ever created’: how tech reporting moved into the physical world
TL;DR
The Guardian’s global tech reporting team are investigating the impact of the vast datacentres being built to power the AI revolution. We spoke to them about how their beat has become increasingly offline Journalists often use the term “shoe-leather reporting” to refer to the on-the-ground legwork that goes into covering certain stories.
Nauti's Take
If you buy AI workflows or depend on upcoming model capacity, treat infrastructure claims like vendor due diligence: grid connection, actual power source, build timeline, and local permits. For a small team, the first check is whether a provider can back availability and energy statements with concrete disclosures, or whether those claims mainly rest on PR and incomplete project plans.
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