It is reported that Industry Minister Tim Ayres has confirmed that the Albanese government anticipates finalizing additional collaborations with tech giants on AI following recent agreements with Anthropic and Microsoft, emphasizing that these AI ambitions rely on cooperation with state governments to ensure data centres operate with a social licence due to concerns over water and power usage. Ayres previously outlined expectations for data centres to align with national interests, support Australia’s energy transition, utilize water sustainably, create local jobs, and enhance local research and innovation, while also urging tech companies to engage with Australian startups in AI development.
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