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Ethan James

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ai data centre approved despite community concerns - The Untold Story

Render of an AI data centre that has been approved despite concerns over noise and energy use. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

A controversial AI data centre has been given the green light in Tasmania with the state's premier saying he hopes guardrails for the technology aren't too restrictive.

Firmus Technologies' 288MW factory at Bell Bay on the island's north was on Tuesday given planning approval by the local council.

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