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'We're well placed': cool climate capital eyes its place in national data centre plan

Construction halt unnecessary while the ACT leads on data centre standards.

The Canberra Times

Australian MPs are facing a rising tide of security threats. Our national politics has lost its down-to-earth spirit

The price of higher security for MPs is further distancing between decision makers and those who elect them

The Guardian - AU

AI data centers must produce as much power as they use, Australia PM says — new national AI framework will also ensure water efficiency and protect intellectual property rights

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the "Australian Standards for A.I.," which will serve as a national framework for data center developments related to AI. The government plans to set this legislative agenda as more AI hyperscalers are setting their sights on the country for its vast land and abundant…

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‘Servants To The Tech Lords’: What Albanese’s AI Plan Really Means For Workers

Anthony Albanese’s “world‑leading” AI plan promises tougher rules and big investment. Unions and creatives say they’re encouraged.

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'Left behind': regions at risk on rush for AI uptake

The prime minister's announcement of a national AI framework is welcome and long overdue and yet suffering from a glaring omission, an AI educator warns.

AAP

Anthony Albanese’s AI vision scores high on vibes but the devil will be in the detail. And there is one glaring omission …

When the PM talks about new laws applying to the ‘next generation of large-scale datacentres’ what does he mean?

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Calls for datacentre moratorium, NDIS changes to reduce autism support, Argentina beat England in World Cup thriller

Prime minister’s rallying call for AI expansion is met by pushback

The Guardian - AU

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Calls grow for urgent rules to curb AI data centre rush

Delays bringing in new standards for data centres risk leaving a window for big tech companies to avoid stricter environmental regulations, advocates warn.

AAP

Albanese’s AI plan is admirable – but will face tech giants more powerful than most national governments

The reality is Australia won’t be able to direct much of the activity of Anthropic, Microsoft, Google or OpenAI

The Guardian - AU

Where authorities are restricting data centres amid AI boom

Governments globally are restricting new data centre construction due to rising concerns. New York State enacted a one-year construction moratorium on large power-consuming facilities. Monterey Park, California, permanently banned data centres after resident backlash. Amsterdam barred new data centres or expansions until at least 2030. Australia plans legislation for AI…

The Economic Times

‘Not up for grabs’: Albanese establishes AI office and vows to protect Australian creatives from copyright ‘theft’

PM lays out plan for datacentre development and rejects prospect tech companies will be given free use of Australian data

The Guardian - AU

The PM has pledged to protect artists’ copyright. But without action on AI theft it is all hot air

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to protect Australian writers, musicians, artists and journalists, saying they “must retain ownership and control of their work. Our laws will spell that out plain as day.”

The Conversation

Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?

Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese laid out how his government plans to manage artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure the rapidly advancing technology works in Australia’s interest.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: what worries young people most, PM unveils AI plan, Spain into World Cup final

Study reveals gen Z’s priorities along with distrust of politicians and media;

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New rules for AI as critics lash 'energy vampires'

Australia will introduce laws to govern artificial intelligence and data centres in less than a year, but they can't come soon enough for some advocates.

The Economic Times

Australia to establish government AI office to coordinate regulation

The "Office of AI" will be established within the Department of the ‌Prime Minister ⁠and ⁠Cabinet and ensure a whole-of-government approach across different ministries.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese takes oversight of government’s response to AI under his own wing

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is taking direct oversight of the government’s handling of Australia’s AI rollout by establishing an Office of AI in his own Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment

PM to declare Australia the first country worldwide to bring economic, social, security and environmental issues from AI under single office in major speech

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'Ditch the Witch' billboard truck pulled off the road

A truck with a digital billboard calling for a state premier to be "ditched", which the prime minister has labelled sexist, has been taken off the road.

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Tributes Flow For Sam Neill’s Death As Hollywood, New Zealand & Australia Say Goodbye

Nicole Kidman, Steven Spielberg, Laura Dern and Aussie and Kiwi mates share tributes to Sam Neill, remembered as “one of the greats”.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump to reinstate Iran blockade, Hollywood hails Sam Neill, and sextortion on the rise

Online watchdog says young men most likely to be targeted in growing problem; Steven Spielberg and Nicole Kidman remember ‘one of the greats’

The Guardian - AU

Albanese to compare pivotal moment in AI to renewable energy transition as he outlines approach

Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artists

Euronews

New Zealand treasure Sam Neill, known for his roles in ‘Jurassic Park’ and 'The Piano', dies aged 78

The versatile actor best known for dodging velociraptors in the Jurassic Park films has died unexpectedly at the age of 78.

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‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Passes Away: “Sudden And Unexpected”

Fans and notable public figures paid heartfelt tribute to the actor who inspired generations through 'Jurassic Park.'

The Independent UK

Sam Neill death latest: Steven Spielberg and Cillian Murphy lead tributes to ‘one of the finest actors’

Actor was best known for his roles in the Jurassic Park franchise and ‘The Hunt for Red October’

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