Electrocutions, disease and no pay: worker exploitation in Europe's datacentres
nephihaha · hn · 2026-11-02
A Guardian investigation exposes worker exploitation in Europe's datacentre boom: electrocutions, occupational disease, and unpaid wages among subcontracted and migrant workers building and operating the facilities. The report contrasts the industry's glossy digital-infrastructure narrative with harsh labor conditions on the ground, driven by AI-fueled expansion.
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