Google Cloud promises UK AI data control but questions over access remain

Google Cloud now lets UK users run Gemini 2.5 Flash AI workloads entirely within British borders—on paper, at least. While data processing can remain in the UK, support still routes through global teams, raising questions about true sovereignty. Critics argue the move lacks clear legal safeguards against U.S. access under the CLOUD Act. Customers can retain encryption keys, but for many, that’s not the same as airtight jurisdictional control.