Perth halts AI data centre, restores river on Indigenous land
A planned AI data centre was cancelled in May 2026 after Aboriginal groups and environmentalists fought for free, prior and informed consent on sacred land.
Why it mattersAboriginal communities are demanding a real say in where Australia builds its AI infrastructure. It's not just about how it runs. They want a say in the technology itself.
AustraliaAs AI data centres proliferate across Australia, this sets a precedent for free, prior and informed consent on Indigenous Country. Policy makers have focused on AI regulation, but this shows the infrastructure fights are just beginning.
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