AI Datacentres

A Senate inquiry has opened submissions into the rapid expansion of AI datacentres in Australia, examining their economic, environmental and social impacts. Chaired by Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, the review will look at energy and water use, community effects and whether current regulations are keeping pace with the booming AI infrastructure sector.

Independent senator David Pocock has questioned how Australians will benefit from the rapid expansion of AI datacentres, arguing that major investments in the sector should deliver…