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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Jasper Lindell

'Factories of the digital economy': ACT promises new data centre rules

Water security and clear planning rules will form the core of a new strategy designed to unlock the economic potential of data centres in Canberra, the ACT government says.

The ACT will develop a data centre framework designed to protect residential areas, housing and water while also backing the centres' ability to create jobs and economic growth, and also release a new artificial intelligence (AI) statement on how the technology can empower workers.

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says data centres, such as the one located in Sydney (pictured), can support economic growth and high-value jobs. Pictures by Keegan Carroll and Steven Markham/AAP.
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