MYSTERIOUS: 17 - What They Never Told You

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 · Jul 15

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 · Jul 15

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 · Jul 15

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.

AAP · Jul 14

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 Economic Times · Jul 14

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 Conversation · Jul 14

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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14

'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.

AAP · Jul 14

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”.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 14

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 · Jul 13