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UK Data Watchdog Defends Afghan Leak Inaction Citing Security Constraints

The UK’s data protection regulator has declined to investigate a Ministry of Defence leak that exposed details of Afghans seeking relocation. Information Commissioner John Edwards cited classified material constraints and MoD’s adequate response as key factors in the decision.

Regulator Cites Security Constraints in Decision

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has defended its choice not to investigate a significant data breach at the Ministry of Defence that compromised the safety of thousands of Afghans linked to British forces. According to reports, the accidental leak occurred in February 2022 and potentially exposed over 33,000 individuals to Taliban reprisals.

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AI Power Demand Ignites Global Gas Turbine Rush, Straining Supply Chains

The artificial intelligence boom is fueling a massive resurgence in gas turbine demand as data centers require reliable power. Manufacturers report order backlogs stretching to 2030, creating supply chain constraints that threaten energy projects in emerging markets.

The AI Power Crunch

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is triggering a global scramble for gas turbines that has reversed years of industry decline, according to industry reports. Data centers powering AI applications require massive, reliable electricity around the clock, creating what analysts suggest is the most significant surge in gas power demand in over a decade.