Jul 15, 2026 – 1.03pmThe Albanese government will force data centres to generate more power than they take from the grid and minimise water usage to keep household bills from rising and is also exploring a new copyright regime designed for artificial intelligence training.In a landmark speech at the University of Sydney titled AI in Australia’s interests, Albanese reversed Labor’s hands-off approach to regulation of artificial intelligence by announcing new Australian standards on AI, and a new Office of AI within his own department.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Albanese hits data centres with grid mandate in major AI pivot
Tech giants face tough grid mandates and a world-first copyright regime as the Albanese government launches a major regulatory crackdown on artificial intelligence.
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