Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say

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According to The Guardian’s source item, Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say, Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water use Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Planned datacentres around Australia may avoid strict new rules being proposed by Anthony Albanese if they can secure approvals in the coming months, amid growing calls for a moratorium. The prime minister is aiming to come to an agreement with national cabinet on federal regulations for datacentres at a meeting on Wednesday. Continue reading…

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Primary source: Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say via The Guardian. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.