The AI Energy Council is to meet for the first time today, with leaders from the energy and technology sectors gathering in Whitehall.

The meeting will be co-chaired by the technology and energy secretaries, and attendees will agree the councils objectives.

The group will focus on how the government’s clean energy superpower mission, and its commitment to advancing AI and compute infrastructure, can work together to deliver economic growth.

It is also expected that the meeting will discuss clean energy, like renewables and nuclear - advising on improving energy efficiency and sustainability in AI and data centre infrastructure, such as the use of water.

Secretary of state for science, innovation, and technology, Peter Kyle said: "The work of the AI Energy Council will ensure we aren’t just powering our AI needs to deliver new waves of opportunity in all parts of the country, but can do so in a way which is responsible and sustainable.

"This requires a broad range of expertise from industry and regulators as we fire up the UK’s economic engine to make it fit for the age of AI - meaning we can deliver the growth which is the beating heart of our Plan for Change."

Secretary of state for energy security and net zero, Ed Miliband said: "We are making the UK a clean energy superpower, building the homegrown energy this country needs to protect consumers and businesses, and drive economic growth, as part of our Plan for Change.

"AI can play an important role in building a new era of clean electricity for our country and as we unlock AI’s potential, this Council will help secure a sustainable scale up to benefit businesses and communities across the UK."