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Google hit with criminal probe over unapproved AI data center deforestation — 816 acres of forest destroyed in Finland as wolves flee into local villages, facility threatens 40% power bill hikes

By The Semiconductor Hub news desk · 2026-10-30

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Google hit with criminal probe over unapproved AI data center deforestation — 816 acres of forest destroyed in Finland as wolves flee into local villages, facility threatens 40% power bill hikes — Image: Tom's Hardware (opens in a new tab)

A criminal investigation into the environmental damage caused by Google’s Finnish subsidiary has been launched.

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Google hit with criminal probe over unapproved AI data center deforestation — 816 acres of forest destroyed in Finland as wolves flee into local villages, facility threatens 40% power bill hikes

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