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Data center firm accused of AI use in lobbying; AI sitcom panned

A data center company, NEXTDC, is facing accusations of using AI in its lobbying efforts for a new hyperscale factory in Victoria, Australia. Correspondence allegedly contained AI-generated errors, prompting scrutiny from state MP Melissa Horne. Separately, a review of the AI-generated sitcom "No Big Deal" criticizes its poor quality and lack of nuance, questioning if such content represents a mundane end to humanity. AI

IMPACT AI's application in business lobbying and media creation faces scrutiny for potential errors and quality concerns.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a specific instance of AI use in a business/political context and a review of an AI-generated media product, fitting the 'tool' category for AI-adjacent news.

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Data center firm accused of AI use in lobbying; AI sitcom panned

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