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AI data centre firm 'accidentally' reveals plan to use farm irrigation water in Tasmania
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AI data centre firm 'accidentally' reveals plan to use farm irrigation water in Tasmania

Firmus Technologies, an AI data centre company, inadvertently published an internal note on its FAQ page revealing plans to use farm irrigation water for its proposed Wesley Vale facility in Tasmania. The company deleted the note after ABC inquiries, stating rainwater harvesting is the primary plan, but community concerns persist regarding water usage.

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ABC Top Stories
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Visakhapatnam aims for 6GW AI data centre capacity by 2030 with major investments
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Visakhapatnam aims for 6GW AI data centre capacity by 2030 with major investments

Visakhapatnam is set to build over 6GW of AI data centre capacity by 2030, backed by investments exceeding Rs 6 lakh crore from companies like Google and Reliance. The project includes new subsea cable connections to global data networks and state policies for renewable energy and water management, aiming to transform the city into a digital hub despite environmental concerns.

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Economic Times
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Microsoft's $7.3 Billion AI Data Centre Faces Noise Lawsuit from Residents
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Business·08/07/2026Résumé IA

Microsoft's $7.3 Billion AI Data Centre Faces Noise Lawsuit from Residents

Residents adjacent to Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging unreasonable noise pollution from diesel generators and HVAC systems. They claim the constant hum, described as a "freight train," causes property damage and affects sleep, while Microsoft states it is committed to being a good neighbor.

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Times of India
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US Government Intervenes in xAI Data Centre Legal Dispute, Citing National Security
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Politique·17/06/2026Résumé IA

US Government Intervenes in xAI Data Centre Legal Dispute, Citing National Security

The US Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that blocking a power project for its Memphis data centre threatens national security. The NAACP sued xAI for alleged illegal operation of natural gas turbines without permits, potentially harming residents. The government claims citizen lawsuits undermine national security and executive authority.

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Al Jazeera
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Beijing pushes AI data centres to adopt green energy under action plan
ACTU
09/05/2026

Beijing pushes AI data centres to adopt green energy under action plan

Beijing is moving to make green electricity usage a key metric in the operation of new data centre projects, as part of a major push to align the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence with national carbon goals, according to an action plan released Friday. The policy document, jointly released by four bodies – the National Energy Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Data Administration – encouraged operators...

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SCMP Economy
Google Breaks Ground on $15 Billion AI Data Centre Hub in Visakhapatnam
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Tech·29/04/2026Résumé IA

Google Breaks Ground on $15 Billion AI Data Centre Hub in Visakhapatnam

Google has begun construction on a $15 billion AI data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — one of the largest foreign direct investments in India's digital infrastructure. The project, led by Google Cloud in partnership with Adani Group and Bharti Airtel, will deliver 1 gigawatt of data centre capacity, subsea cable connectivity, fibre networks and clean energy infrastructure. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged companies to manufacture servers in India and focus on sustainability.

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Economic Times
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China Develops World’s First Truck-Mounted 10-MW Nuclear Reactor Prototype
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Tech·28/04/2026Résumé IA

China Develops World’s First Truck-Mounted 10-MW Nuclear Reactor Prototype

China has developed the world’s first 10-megawatt vehicle-mounted nuclear power unit, a truck-transportable reactor capable of powering a medium-sized AI data centre. The prototype, developed by the Institute of Nuclear Energy Safety Technology at the Hefei Institute of Physical Science, offers decades of operational lifespan without recharging and can provide power for remote regions, islands, ships, space systems, and emergency backup.

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SCMP News
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China targets greener AI data centres, heavy industry in push to meet 2030 climate goals
ACTU
23/04/2026

China targets greener AI data centres, heavy industry in push to meet 2030 climate goals

China has released new guidelines to reduce carbon emissions across strategic sectors – including energy-intensive data centres – as Beijing pushes to secure its 2030 climate targets amid volatile energy prices triggered by the US-Israeli war in Iran. The 18-point document, issued by the ruling Communist Party’s powerful Central Committee and the State Council, China’s cabinet, called on heavy industries – including steel, non-ferrous metals and chemicals – to boost energy efficiency and...

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