The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Australian MPs are facing a rising tide of security threats. Our national politics has lost its down-to-earth spirit

The price of higher security for MPs is further distancing between decision makers and those who elect them

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17

AI data centers must produce as much power as they use, Australia PM says — new national AI framework will also ensure water efficiency and protect intellectual property rights

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the "Australian Standards for A.I.," which will serve as a national framework for data center developments related to AI. The government plans to set this legislative agenda as more AI hyperscalers are setting their sights on the country for its vast land and abundant…

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 17

‘Servants To The Tech Lords’: What Albanese’s AI Plan Really Means For Workers

Anthony Albanese’s “world‑leading” AI plan promises tougher rules and big investment. Unions and creatives say they’re encouraged.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 17

Albanese’s AI plan is admirable – but will face tech giants more powerful than most national governments

The reality is Australia won’t be able to direct much of the activity of Anthropic, Microsoft, Google or OpenAI

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

Where authorities are restricting data centres amid AI boom

Governments globally are restricting new data centre construction due to rising concerns. New York State enacted a one-year construction moratorium on large power-consuming facilities. Monterey Park, California, permanently banned data centres after resident backlash. Amsterdam barred new data centres or expansions until at least 2030. Australia plans legislation for AI…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

‘Not up for grabs’: Albanese establishes AI office and vows to protect Australian creatives from copyright ‘theft’

PM lays out plan for datacentre development and rejects prospect tech companies will be given free use of Australian data

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

The PM has pledged to protect artists’ copyright. But without action on AI theft it is all hot air

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to protect Australian writers, musicians, artists and journalists, saying they “must retain ownership and control of their work. Our laws will spell that out plain as day.”

The Conversation · Jul 15

Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?

Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese laid out how his government plans to manage artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure the rapidly advancing technology works in Australia’s interest.

The Conversation · Jul 15

Morning Mail: what worries young people most, PM unveils AI plan, Spain into World Cup final

Study reveals gen Z’s priorities along with distrust of politicians and media;

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14

New rules for AI as critics lash 'energy vampires'

Australia will introduce laws to govern artificial intelligence and data centres in less than a year, but they can't come soon enough for some advocates.

AAP · Jul 14