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AI Data Center Controversy

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02

AI data centres are springing up in communities across the country. Now, residents are fighting back The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-10-02

“(In September, Victoria announced new regulations banning the use of drinking water for cooling, and mandating a 150-metre buffer between any new data centres and homes.) Among the most troubling aspects, however, is data centres’ power consumption.”

Data Centre Buffer Carve-Out Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22

‘Too little, too late’: Data centre buffer carve-out leaves some residents vulnerable The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-22 leans left

“The premier said the changes would prevent suburban streets being transformed by multi-level data centres, while also allowing Victoria to capitalise on the economic benefits brought by AI’s rapid expansion.”

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AI Data Center Controversy

Data Centre Buffer Carve-Out Controversy