TECHNOLOGYAug 5 · 08:09 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDJosh Butler

Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres

Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced federal legislation requiring new AI datacentres to use renewable energy and banning gas-powered ones, despite opposition from Queensland and Northern Territory officials.

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