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Chancellor Rachel Reeves celebrated the unveiling of Google's new data center in Waltham Cross, marking a $5 billion investment in the UK. However, concerns linger regarding the local infrastructure's ability to support such developments, particularly in light of the UK's ambitious housing plans and the increasing demand for electricity and water from data centers. As the government grapples with balancing AI growth and housing needs, the question arises: should priority be given to new towns or data centers?