Albanese plans national AI law as datacentre power use forecast to surge 7-fold
Albanese will introduce legislation next year. It will set copyright rules for AI. It will also set standards for security, safety and skills development.
Why it mattersDatacentre growth is one of Australia's fastest-rising sources of power demand. Setting clear rules now prevents strain on the grid and rising pollution.
AustraliaHow Australia regulates the AI datacentre boom will shape electricity costs, grid stability and climate pollution for the next decade.
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