Albanese seeks to quell datacentre disquiet as climate expert warns ‘we’ve got one shot to get the rules right’
The Guardian
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to introduce national legislation next year to regulate datacentre developments amid rising electricity demand driven by AI growth. The new laws aim to complement state rules, enforce copyright protections, and set standards for security and skills development. The Australian Energy Market Operator forecasts datacentre power use could increase up to tenfold by 2035-36, raising concerns about grid strain and environmental impact.
