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Australian regulator to control AI data center power and water

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An Australian politician has suggested that regulators should have control over the water and power supply to AI data centers. This proposal aims to give regulatory bodies oversight of the infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence operations. AI

IMPACT This proposal could influence future AI infrastructure regulations and operational costs.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post discussing a policy idea, not an official announcement or report.

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Australian regulator to control AI data center power and water

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ sjoerd yep. Put a water tap and power supply switch in the hands of the regulator on every AI data centre. # AI . # AusPol

    @ sjoerd yep. Put a water tap and power supply switch in the hands of the regulator on every AI data centre. # AI . # AusPol

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