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Feed/General/Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions

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Locals protest against proposed AI data centre in Adelaide Hills

Matthew Ward Agius and James Wakelin · ABC News (AU)

Published 31 Oct 2026, 7:31 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Community rallies against the potential AI data centre have drawn support from opposition parties, with locals saying they will use all legal means to stop an application.

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Global Data Centre Expansion Encounters Infrastructure Strain and Military Threats

Massive investments in computing facilities are encountering intensifying local opposition over resources, political pushback, and wartime targeting.

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