Criminal investigation launched into Google's Finnish data center project
Remember the furore over Google's AI data center in Finland? The police are now investigating the matter.
Google has launched a criminal investigation into its subsidiary Tuike Finland for alleged environmental damage related to the company's data center project in Finland. The investigation centers on the clearing of 330 hectares of forest at the Muhos site, which occurred without the completion of necessary environmental impact assessments.
Police have identified potential issues with the drainage and water management at the construction site. The investigation is expected to take several years to complete, with results anticipated by 2027. Google Finland's country manager, Antti Järvinen, apologized for the forest clearances, stating that the company acted according to its best understanding of the legislation at the time.
The clearance of approximately 400,000 trees has sparked widespread concern among Finns, who question the benefits of such projects for the local community and the environment.
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