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Deep & Emerging Tech·October 28, 2026·1 min read

Why less data means improved security for businesses

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Data minimization plus zero-knowledge proofs flips the default from “collect everything” to “prove just enough.” CISOs should be asking where they can delete or avoid storing sensitive data entirely instead of only hardening ever-growing troves.

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How the UK's Slough, a town on the borders of west London, became the largest data center hub in Europe, hosting 40+ facilities, as locals seek more benefits

Slough’s 40+ data centers show what happens when a town becomes a compute monoculture—grid strain, land pressure, and local demands for a bigger cut. Operators with multi‑facility footprints should expect councils to benchmark against Slough and push harder on community benefits and planning constraints.

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UK considering forcing data centers to invest in local communities as part of AI “covenant” — and it shows getting angry at developers can massively benefit working people

A proposed UK “AI covenant” tying data center approvals to local investment formalizes what Slough and others are already demanding—tangible benefits in exchange for land, power, and noise. If you’re siting facilities, budget for mandated community spend as part of your unit economics, not as optional CSR.